Over the past 23 years, there were constantly more men than women living on the planet. Of the 8.06 billion people living on the Earth in 2023, 4.05 billion were men and 4.01 billion were women. One-quarter of the world's total population in 2024 was below 15 years.

Alaska had the highest male to female ratio in the United States in 2020, with ***** men for every 100 women. The male to female ratio was lowest in the District of Columbia, with **** men for every 100 women. The final frontier Alaska, which was purchased from the Russian Empire in 1867, is the largest state in the U.S. and one of the newest states, having been admitted to the U.S. in 1959. Although oil production dominates the economy, Alaska has a very high poverty rate and consistently has the highest unemployment rate in the country. It’s a man’s world Alaska is one of 10 states in the U.S. that has more men than women. The male to female ratio in the United States as a whole is about even, but as the population ages, there tend to be more females than males. Even though the sex ratio in the U.S. is almost one to one, a little more than ** percent of all females participated in the labor force in 2021, compared with **** percent of men.

This dataset provides comprehensive information on sex ratios at birth across different countries and regions from 1950 to 2023. It contains 18,944 observations from the United Nations World Population Prospects, offering researchers and demographers valuable insights into gender demographics and potential societal influences on birth sex ratios. The dataset enables analysis of deviations from the biological norm of 105 males per 100 females at birth.

Key features include:

• Coverage of over 200 countries and territories
• Annual sex ratio measurements spanning 73 years
• Standardized methodology across regions
• High-quality demographic data from national statistics
• Consistent reporting format and units

This dataset is ideal for:

• Analyzing demographic trends and gender imbalances
• Studying the impact of social policies on birth sex ratios
• Investigating potential sex-selective practices
• Conducting cross-cultural demographic research
• Developing population projection models
• Understanding regional variations in birth patterns

Worldwide, the male population is slightly higher than the female population, although this varies by country. As of 2024, Hong Kong has the highest share of women worldwide with almost ** percent. Moldova followed behind with around ** percent. Among the countries with the largest share of women in the total population, several were former Soviet states or were located in Eastern Europe. By contrast, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman had some of the highest proportions of men in their populations.

Population, female (% of total population) in World was reported at 49.72 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Cameroon CM: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data was reported at 1.030 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.030 Ratio for 2022. Cameroon CM: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data is updated yearly, averaging 1.028 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.031 Ratio in 2020 and a record low of 1.024 Ratio in 1990. Cameroon CM: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Sweden SE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data was reported at 1.060 Ratio in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.060 Ratio for 2016. Sweden SE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data is updated yearly, averaging 1.059 Ratio from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.062 Ratio in 1972 and a record low of 1.054 Ratio in 1992. Sweden SE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births. The data are 5 year averages.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

The average for 2021 based on 17 countries was 0.99 percent. The highest value was in Senegal: 1.16 percent and the lowest value was in Chad: 0.8 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2022 based on 9 countries was 1.28 percent. The highest value was in Qatar: 1.79 percent and the lowest value was in Iran: 1 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Second World War had a sever impact on gender ratios across European countries, particularly in the Soviet Union. While the United States had a balanced gender ratio of one man for every woman, in the Soviet Union the ratio was below 5:4 in favor of women, and in Soviet Russia this figure was closer to 4:3.

As young men were disproportionately killed during the war, this had long-term implications for demographic development, where the generation who would have typically started families in the 1940s was severely depleted in many countries.

Estonia EE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data was reported at 1.060 Ratio in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.058 Ratio for 2016. Estonia EE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data is updated yearly, averaging 1.058 Ratio from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.068 Ratio in 1962 and a record low of 1.052 Ratio in 2012. Estonia EE: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Estonia – Table EE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births. The data are 5 year averages.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in World was reported at 1.0556 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In terms of population size, the sex ratio in the United States favors females, although the gender gap is remaining stable. In 2010, there were around 5.17 million more women, with the difference projected to decrease to around 3 million by 2027.

Gender ratios by U.S. state In the United States, the resident population was estimated to be around 331.89 million in 2021. The gender distribution of the nation has remained steady for several years, with women accounting for approximately 51.1 percent of the population since 2013. Females outnumbered males in the majority of states across the country in 2020, and there were eleven states where the gender ratio favored men.

Metro areas by population National differences between male and female populations can also be analyzed by metropolitan areas. In general, a metropolitan area is a region with a main city at its center and adjacent communities that are all connected by social and economic factors. The largest metro areas in the U.S. are New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In 2019, there were more women than men in all three of those areas, but Jackson, Missouri was the metro area with the highest share of female population.

The average for 2021 based on 6 countries was 1.04 percent. The highest value was in Dominican Republic: 1.1 percent and the lowest value was in Dominica: 0.99 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in United Kingdom was reported at 1.055 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Egypt EG: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data was reported at 1.060 Ratio in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.061 Ratio for 2016. Egypt EG: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data is updated yearly, averaging 1.061 Ratio from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.066 Ratio in 2012 and a record low of 1.060 Ratio in 2017. Egypt EG: Sex Ratio at Birth: Male Births per Female Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births. The data are 5 year averages.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Sweden was reported at 1.056 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sweden - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The average for 2022 based on 18 countries was 1.07 percent. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 1.52 percent and the lowest value was in Benin: 0.59 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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