Record2019–21Population health
Tamil Nadu: sex ratio at birth of 920 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest since 2012–14.
What happened
- 2019–21
- 920
- 2012-2014
- 921
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–21 | 920 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2021 | Statistical Report 2021, Statement 16, p.93, row "Tamil Nadu", column Total |
| 2012–14 | 921 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2014 | Statistical Report 2014, Statement 16, p.58, 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: sex ratio at birth of 920 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest since 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--tamil-nadu--2019-2021--record
See also Tamil Nadu and 920 females per 1,000 males in context.