In 2022, there were around 1.11 male births per female births in China and Vietnam, respectively. Comparatively, in Sri Lanka, the gender ratio was 1.04 male to female births that year.

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in South Asia was reported at 1.0692 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2022, Sri Lanka had the highest female to male ratio across the Asia-Pacific region, with on average 1.4 female students for every one male student enrolled in tertiary education. Comparatively, Bangladesh had significantly more male students than female students enrolled in tertiary education.

The average for 2023 based on 47 countries was 48.3 percent. The highest value was in Hong Kong: 54.92 percent and the lowest value was in Qatar: 28.48 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic shows the female-to-male ratio in education level in the Asia Pacific region as of November 2017, by country. In that year, the education level of men and women were equal in Australia, as well as in New Zealand and the Philippines.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in South Asia was reported at 45.94 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 49.48 percent. The highest value was in Thailand: 51.26 percent and the lowest value was in Brunei: 46.86 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2022, about 53 percent of the population in Brunei were male. In comparison, Myanmar had a larger female population, at 52.2 percent of the total in the same year.

In 2023, approximately 54 percent of Hong Kong's population were female. This was followed by Macao, with a share of close to 53.2 percent. In contrast, approximately 42.7 percent of the Maldives' population that year were female.

The average for 2021 based on 6 countries was 0.99 percent. The highest value was in India: 1.02 percent and the lowest value was in Laos: 0.97 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Asia was reported at 44.04 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Ratio of female to male labor participation rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The number of males per 100 females across South Korea has varied over time for each age group. In 2023, for over 65-year olds, this ratio was the lowest at around **** males per 100 females. When looking at the entire population, the gender ratio in South Korea is relatively balanced. Gender re-balancing The gender ratio has not always been as balanced as it is today. Traditional Korean values were responsible for the high sex ratio, as men were seen as more capable to support their families financially and to continue the family lineage. In order to combat this, a law was passed in 1988 preventing doctors from revealing the gender of a fetus to pregnant parents. Combined with progression in many other areas in life for women, including length of education and work opportunities, this led to South Korea becoming the "first Asian country to reverse the trend in rising sex ratios at birth". Equality for all? While the sex ratio in the country is now relatively balanced, many women in South Korea still face discrimination in other areas of life. The labor market is one area which is not equal for men and women. The gender pay gap in South Korea is still prominent, with men earning significantly more than women. As of 2019, many South Koreans believed not enough was being done to achieve gender equality in business , which highlights the population’s willingness to overcome inequality in the country.

Graph and download economic data for Ratio of Female to Male Tertiary School Enrollment for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific (SEENRTERTFMZSEAP) from 1973 to 2023 about East Asia, Pacific, enrolled, females, males, ratio, tertiary schooling, and education.

School enrollment, primary (gross), gender parity index (GPI) in South Asia was reported at 0.99098 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Ratio of female to male primary enrollment - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

School enrollment, tertiary (gross), gender parity index (GPI) in South Asia was reported at 1.0253 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, the female to male labor force participation rate stood at approximately **** percent in Papua New Guinea. Comparatively, the female to male labor force participation rate in Afghanistan amounted to about ***** percent that same year.

This statistic shows the female-to-male ratio of political representation in Asia Pacific as of February 2018, sorted by country. In that year, the political representation ratio of women to men was highest in New Zealand amounting to about 0.55.

Population, female (% of total population) in South Asia was reported at 48.78 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Ratio of Female to Male Primary School Enrollment for South Asia (SEENRPRIMFMZSSAS) from 1970 to 2020 about South Asia, primary schooling, enrolled, females, males, ratio, and primary.

Literacy rate, youth (ages 15-24), gender parity index (GPI) in South Asia was reported at 0.96647 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Ratio of young literate females to males (% ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.