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The quality of life is composed of subjective and objective elements that vary among the population. Various instruments have been generated for its adequate measurement with the purpose of obtaining an adequate measurement. Objective: To identify the dimensions of quality of life that have been evaluated in transgender people. Methods: Systematic review of the scientific literature carried out by three researchers applying a research protocol with the search terms "quality of life" and "transgender" to verify the information found. Results: A total of 565 articles were identified initially after a review process, from which 34, published between 2006 and 2018, were chosen. Thirteen tools were found to measure the quality of life in the transgender population. The most used were generic (38.2%), healthrelated quality of life (35.3%) and those related with the voice (20.6%). The dimensions most evaluated were physical, psychological and social. Conclusion: The quality of life in this population should be measured more closely, taking into account the realities of that human group. A low number of quality of life instruments designed specifically for transgender people were identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]