As per the last census data from 2011, the sex ratio in Mumbai city was 832. This was lower than the sex ratio of the state of Maharashtra. Child sex ratio (in the group of 0-6 years) in the state, however, was 894. Sex ratio refers to the number of females per 1000 males.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Bombay town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Bombay town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bombay town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Bombay town. 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 Bombay town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (118) | Female # 30-34 years (128). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Bombay town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Bombay town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Bombay town 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 Bombay town 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

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

As per the last census data from 2011, the literacy rate in Mumbai was around 91 percent for males and 86 percent for females. The literacy rates were higher across genders in Mumbai's suburban areas. Literacy rates in Mumbai and its suburban areas were higher than the average of Maharashtra at 82.3 percent.

Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 870.000 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 877.000 NA for 2019. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 890.000 NA from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 917.000 NA in 2012 and a record low of 870.000 NA in 2020. Sex Ratio at Birth: Female per 1000 Male: Maharashtra: 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.

The literacy rate among males living in rural areas in Maharashtra stood at around 85 percent in 2011. However, in the urban areas of the state the literacy rate among males was 92 percent that same year.

This statistic depicts the age distribution of India from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 25.06 percent of the Indian population fell into the 0-14 year category, 68.02 percent into the 15-64 age group and 6.92 percent were over 65 years of age. Age distribution in India India is one of the largest countries in the world and its population is constantly increasing. India’s society is categorized into a hierarchically organized caste system, encompassing certain rights and values for each caste. Indians are born into a caste, and those belonging to a lower echelon often face discrimination and hardship. The median age (which means that one half of the population is younger and the other one is older) of India’s population has been increasing constantly after a slump in the 1970s, and is expected to increase further over the next few years. However, in international comparison, it is fairly low; in other countries the average inhabitant is about 20 years older. But India seems to be on the rise, not only is it a member of the BRIC states – an association of emerging economies, the other members being Brazil, Russia and China –, life expectancy of Indians has also increased significantly over the past decade, which is an indicator of access to better health care and nutrition. Gender equality is still non-existant in India, even though most Indians believe that the quality of life is about equal for men and women in their country. India is patriarchal and women still often face forced marriages, domestic violence, dowry killings or rape. As of late, India has come to be considered one of the least safe places for women worldwide. Additionally, infanticide and selective abortion of female fetuses attribute to the inequality of women in India. It is believed that this has led to the fact that the vast majority of Indian children aged 0 to 6 years are male.