Record2018–20Population health
Himachal Pradesh: sex ratio at birth of 950 females per 1,000 males in 2018–20 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
What happened
- 2018–20
- 950
- series start 2012-2014
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Why it matters
A record says how long it has been since the series was this high or this low. It puts a single value in the context of the whole published history.
For sex ratio at birth, higher is better. This movement is therefore assessed as an improvement.
Historical context
6 consecutive earlier years were lower. It extends a run of new highests that began earlier.
The underlying data
| Period | Value | Release | Where in the document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–20 | 950 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2020 | Statistical Report 2020, Statement 16, p.85, row "Himachal Pradesh", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in Himachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh's sex ratio at birth fell to 956 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24, from 958 in 2021–23 (−0.2%).
- Himachal Pradesh: sex ratio at birth of 958 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Himachal Pradesh's sex ratio at birth rose to 958 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23, from 953 in 2020–22 (+0.5%).
- Himachal Pradesh: sex ratio at birth of 953 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Himachal Pradesh's sex ratio at birth rose to 953 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22, from 947 in 2019–21 (+0.6%).
- Himachal Pradesh's sex ratio at birth fell to 947 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21, from 950 in 2018–20 (−0.3%).
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, Himachal Pradesh: sex ratio at birth of 950 females per 1,000 males in 2018–20 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14. Source: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2020. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--himachal-pradesh--2018-2020--record
See also Himachal Pradesh and 950 females per 1,000 males in context.