Change on previous period2015–17Population health
Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth fell to 907 females per 1,000 males in 2015–17, from 915 in 2014–16 (−0.9%).
What happened
- 2015–17
- 907
- 2014–16
- 915
- Change
- −8
- Change, per cent
- −0.9%
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 a deterioration.
Historical context
Short history: fewer than four earlier values. The two periods overlap, so most of the underlying data is shared.
The underlying data
| Period | Value | Release | Where in the document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–17 | 907 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2017 | Statistical Report 2017, Statement 16, p.88, row "Tamil Nadu", column Total |
| 2014–16 | 915 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2016 | Statistical Report 2016, Statement 16, p.81, row "Tamil Nadu", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu: sex ratio at birth of 936 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth rose to 936 females per 1,000 males in 2022–24, from 933 in 2021–23 (+0.3%).
- Tamil Nadu: sex ratio at birth of 933 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth rose to 933 females per 1,000 males in 2021–23, from 924 in 2020–22 (+1%).
- Tamil Nadu: sex ratio at birth of 924 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22 is the highest in the series, which begins 2012–14.
- Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth rose to 924 females per 1,000 males in 2020–22, from 920 in 2019–21 (+0.4%).
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth fell to 907 females per 1,000 males in 2015–17, from 915 in 2014–16 (−0.9%). Source: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2017. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--tamil-nadu--2015-2017--period_change
See also Tamil Nadu and 907 females per 1,000 males in context.