Last updated November 24, 2024
The global gender composition varies dramatically and exhibits patterns influenced by myriad social, demographic and economic factors. The "Sex Ratio," defined as the number of males per every 100 females, is a powerful tool for analysis, providing insights into the sociopolitical climate of countries, addressing gender disparities, and informing policy-making. Comparing and contrasting the sex ratios of different countries offers a unique glimpse into the varied gender compositions worldwide.
Within this framework, however, it's crucial to note that a balanced gender ratio isn't the end-all-be-all indicator of gender equality. Issues like gender pay gaps, access to education, reproductive health rights, and representation in politics and business play a significant role and coincide intricately with this numerical reflection.
Key findings from the data:
The sex ratio, expressed as the number of males per 100 females, varies globally. The countries with the highest sex ratios are predominantly located in the Middle East. At the top of the list is Qatar, with an impressive 266.0 males for every 100 females. This is closely followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a sex ratio of 228.2. The island nation of Bahrain ranks third, with 163.8 males per 100 females, followed by Oman and Kuwait, with ratios of 157.0 and 156.1, respectively.
Saudi Arabia has a sex ratio of 136.8, which makes it the sixth country with the highest sex ratio, while the Maldives closely follows with a ratio of 136.3. The South Asian country of Bhutan and the African country of Equatorial Guinea have very close values, with 112.5 and 112.0 males per 100 females, respectively. Lastly is Montserrat, with a sex ratio of 111.8.
10 Countries with Highest Sex Ratio:
The countries with the lowest sex ratios, referring to the number of males for every 100 females, are Armenia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Belarus, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Latvia, Russia, Lithuania, and Macau.
Armenia has the lowest sex ratio scoring only 81.9 males per 100 females. Following closely is Guadeloupe, with a sex ratio of 82.7. Martinique and Belarus have a slightly higher ratio at 85.4 and 85.5, respectively. Hong Kong registers a sex ratio of 85.6, closely trailed by Ukraine with 86.2.
Latvia's ratio is 86.3 males per 100 females, while Russia reports a sex ratio 86.7. Climbing just above 88, we find Lithuania with a sex ratio of 88.4 and Macau having the highest of this group, with 88.5 males for every 100 females.
Countries with the Lowest Sex Ratio:
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Region ↕ | Sex Ratio (Males per 100 Females)↕ |
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102.1 | |
99.8 | |
103.8 | |
98.0 | |
104.4 | |
97.7 | |
96.0 | |
91.4 | |
98.0 | |
81.9 | |
89.1 | |
98.6 | |
96.9 | |
97.4 | |
91.6 | |
163.8 | |
98.4 | |
92.1 | |
85.5 | |
97.6 | |
101.2 | |
100.3 | |
93.2 | |
112.5 | |
100.6 | |
97.0 | |
97.5 | |
96.6 | |
92.7 | |
107.2 | |
94.2 | |
99.3 | |
98.6 | |
98.0 | |
99.5 | |
98.8 | |
98.9 | |
102.0 | |
100.0 | |
100.8 | |
98.5 | |
104.3 | |
97.4 | |
100.9 | |
91.2 | |
100.1 | |
94.9 | |
98.6 | |
92.0 | |
100.3 | |
97.0 | |
98.5 | |
99.0 | |
98.6 | |
99.1 | |
100.8 | |
99.7 | |
102.3 | |
90.9 | |
112.0 | |
97.3 | |
90.2 | |
98.6 | |
101.0 | |
100.6 | |
97.6 | |
93.6 | |
98.8 | |
102.3 | |
103.8 | |
99.0 | |
88.7 | |
97.4 | |
99.5 | |
99.8 | |
96.0 | |
111.0 | |
100.2 | |
82.7 | |
101.4 | |
98.0 | |
97.7 | |
97.5 | |
95.8 | |
98.2 | |
102.0 | |
85.6 | |
92.1 | |
105.2 | |
106.7 | |
101.4 | |
102.1 | |
100.3 | |
98.2 | |
98.1 | |
99.4 | |
95.1 | |
102.0 | |
98.5 | |
94.6 | |
107.7 | |
92.6 | |
98.3 | |
94.8 | |
156.1 | |
96.5 | |
101.6 | |
86.3 | |
94.2 | |
97.4 | |
99.1 | |
102.5 | |
98.3 | |
88.4 | |
101.3 | |
88.5 | |
100.5 | |
94.6 | |
104.6 | |
136.3 | |
102.0 | |
108.4 | |
104.4 | |
85.4 | |
96.0 | |
97.4 | |
89.9 | |
95.4 | |
101.2 | |
90.4 | |
96.1 | |
98.5 | |
95.0 | |
111.8 | |
101.4 | |
96.3 | |
99.1 | |
93.3 | |
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91.7 | |
98.8 | |
99.1 | |
98.3 | |
102.9 | |
102.1 | |
88.8 | |
97.8 | |
99.4 | |
101.8 | |
157.0 | |
101.9 | |
108.5 | |
99.5 | |
100.1 | |
106.8 | |
100.8 | |
98.1 | |
103.1 | |
93.6 | |
89.3 | |
89.5 | |
266.0 | |
93.2 | |
93.6 | |
86.7 | |
95.7 | |
93.6 | |
98.0 | |
90.6 | |
99.0 | |
104.1 | |
104.0 | |
94.8 | |
99.6 | |
136.8 | |
96.7 | |
92.0 | |
111.4 | |
100.4 | |
109.7 | |
95.4 | |
101.0 | |
104.5 | |
100.5 | |
94.7 | |
99.8 | |
98.0 | |
96.1 | |
93.0 | |
99.9 | |
99.3 | |
101.5 | |
98.6 | |
100.4 | |
98.2 | |
101.3 | |
97.7 | |
94.5 | |
104.1 | |
101.1 | |
97.9 | |
97.4 | |
97.6 | |
100.5 | |
98.2 | |
101.5 | |
105.6 | |
98.0 | |
86.2 | |
228.2 | |
97.6 | |
98.2 | |
93.9 | |
100.1 | |
101.2 | |
98.0 | |
97.6 | |
102.2 | |
97.4 | |
89.3 |