The gender ratio in India was 900 between 2013 and 2015. This meant, for every 1,000 males, 900 females were present. Among its states, Chhattisgarh had the highest gender ratio at 961 in 2015 and 2016, while Haryana recorded the least at 833.

India recorded a gender ratio of approximately *** in 2011. The ratio was expected to improve to *** in 2026. Rural areas are expected to have a lower gender ratio in comparison to urban areas, with around *** women for every 1,000 men.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Indian Village by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Indian Village. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Indian Village by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Indian Village. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Indian Village.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 75-79 years (10) | Female # 10-14 years (11). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Indian Village population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Indian Village is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Indian Village is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Indian Village for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Indian Village Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Uttar Pradesh data was reported at 905.000 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 894.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Uttar Pradesh data is updated yearly, averaging 878.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 905.000 NA in 2020 and a record low of 869.000 NA in 2014. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Uttar Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra data was reported at 876.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 881.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 881.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 902.000 NA in 2013 and a record low of 871.000 NA in 2007. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in India was reported at 45.92 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - 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 August of 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in India was reported at 48.42 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Ratio of Female to Male Secondary School Enrollment for India (SEENRSECOFMZSIND) from 1971 to 2021 about enrolled, secondary schooling, secondary, ratio, females, males, India, and education.

As of 2021, India recorded a higher nationwide share of men with at least 10 years of schooling than that of women. Around half of the male population age between 15 and 49 years stayed in school for at least 10 years, compared to only ** percent of their female counterparts. The gender education gap also remained evident in rural India, with only *** out of three women in this region receiving at least 10 years of schooling.

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in India was reported at 1.073 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

The total population in India amounted to over *** billion in 2011. In particular, there were about *** million males and close to *** million females across the country during the same time period.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: India: Urban data was reported at 888.000 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 890.000 NA for 2015. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: India: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 897.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 906.000 NA in 2013 and a record low of 881.000 NA in 2006. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: India: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

The southern state of Kerala had the highest gender ratio based on registered births, with *************************** between 2018 and 2020. In contrast, Uttarakhand had a gender ratio of *********** for every 1,000 males. India's average gender ratio was 907 during the measured time period.

School enrollment, primary (gross), gender parity index (GPI) in India was reported at 1.0156 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Ratio of female to male primary enrollment - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Rural data was reported at 941.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 948.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 940.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 953.000 NA in 2015 and a record low of 932.000 NA in 2007. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: West Bengal: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

In 2011, the sex ratio of the general population in India was 943 women to every one thousand men. On the other hand, the sex ratio of the elderly population in India stood at 1,033 women for every one thousand men, indicating an increase from the previous year. The sex ratio for both population types was forecasted to increase by 2031. After 2011, the sex ratio for the elderly population was estimated to be over one thousand, which indicates a higher number of elderly women than men.

As per a survey conducted across the country among students, the participation at work for men in India was expected to be ** percent in 2024, a decrease from the participation rate in 2023. A fluctuating trend emerged in the participation rate of this segment of India's workforce since 2016. Meanwhile, the participation at work for women in the organized sector increased from ** percent in 2023 to ** percent in 2024 but still a wide gender gap persists.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Madhya Pradesh: Urban data was reported at 960.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 973.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Madhya Pradesh: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 929.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 973.000 NA in 2019 and a record low of 907.000 NA in 2006. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Madhya Pradesh: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Punjab data was reported at 897.000 NA in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 891.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Punjab data is updated yearly, averaging 867.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 897.000 NA in 2020 and a record low of 808.000 NA in 2006. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Punjab data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAJ001: Memo Items: Sex Ratio at Birth.

Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in India was reported at 42.55 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Ratio of female to male labor participation rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.