Record2019–21Population health
Jammu and Kashmir: sex ratio at birth of 928 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
What happened
- 2019–21
- 928
- 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
7 consecutive earlier years were lower.
The underlying data
| Period | Value | Release | Where in the document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–21 | 928 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2021 | Statistical Report 2021, Statement 16, p.93, row "Jammu & Kashmir", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in Jammu and Kashmir
- Jammu and Kashmir's sex ratio at birth fell to 924 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24, from 929 in 2021–23 (−0.5%).
- Jammu and Kashmir: sex ratio at birth of 929 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Jammu and Kashmir's sex ratio at birth rose to 929 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23, from 927 in 2020–22 (+0.2%).
- Jammu and Kashmir's sex ratio at birth fell to 927 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22, from 928 in 2019–21 (−0.1%).
- Jammu and Kashmir's sex ratio at birth rose to 928 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21, from 921 in 2018–20 (+0.8%).
- Jammu and Kashmir's sex ratio at birth rose to 921 females per 1,000 males in 2018–20, from 918 in 2017–19 (+0.3%).
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, Jammu and Kashmir: sex ratio at birth of 928 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 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 2021. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--jammu-and-kashmir--2019-2021--record
See also Jammu and Kashmir and 928 females per 1,000 males in context.