Change on previous period2016–18Population health
Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth rose to 871 females per 1,000 males in 2016–18, from 856 in 2015–17 (+1.8%).
What happened
- 2016–18
- 871
- 2015–17
- 856
- Change
- +15
- Change, per cent
- +1.8%
Why it matters
Annual and multi-year figures move slowly. A step this size is compared with how far the same series usually moves from one period to the next, so an ordinary year does not read as news.
For sex ratio at birth, higher is better. This movement is therefore assessed as an improvement.
Historical context
Typical year-to-year movement over the previous 3 steps: 4. The two periods overlap, so most of the underlying data is shared.
The underlying data
| Period | Value | Release | Where in the document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–18 | 871 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2018 | Statistical Report 2018, Statement 16, p.86, row "Rajasthan", column Total |
| 2015–17 | 856 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2017 | Statistical Report 2017, Statement 16, p.88, row "Rajasthan", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in Rajasthan
- Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth fell to 917 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24, from 919 in 2021–23 (−0.2%).
- Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth fell to 919 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23, from 924 in 2020–22 (−0.5%).
- Rajasthan: sex ratio at birth of 924 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth rose to 924 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22, from 920 in 2019–21 (+0.4%).
- Rajasthan: sex ratio at birth of 920 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth rose to 920 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21, from 911 in 2018–20 (+1%).
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, Rajasthan's sex ratio at birth rose to 871 females per 1,000 males in 2016–18, from 856 in 2015–17 (+1.8%). Source: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2018. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--rajasthan--2016-2018--period_change
See also Rajasthan and 871 females per 1,000 males in context.