Record2021–23Population health
India: sex ratio at birth of 917 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
What happened
- 2021–23
- 917
- 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
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–23 | 917 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2023 | Statistical Report 2023, Statement 16, p.93, row "India", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in India
- India: sex ratio at birth of 918 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- India's sex ratio at birth rose to 918 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24, from 917 in 2021–23 (+0.1%).
- India's sex ratio at birth rose to 917 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23, from 914 in 2020–22 (+0.3%).
- India: sex ratio at birth of 914 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- India's sex ratio at birth rose to 914 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22, from 913 in 2019–21 (+0.1%).
- India: sex ratio at birth of 913 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, India: sex ratio at birth of 917 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23 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 2023. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--india--2021-2023--record
See also India and 917 females per 1,000 males in context.