Record2022–24Population health
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.
What happened
- 2022–24
- 936
- 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
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–24 | 936 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2024 | Statistical Report 2024, Statement 16, p.94, row "Tamil Nadu", column Total |
Source and method
More signals for sex ratio at birth in Tamil Nadu
- 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%).
- Tamil Nadu: sex ratio at birth of 920 females per 1,000 males in 2019–21 is the highest since 2012–14.
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, 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. Source: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-STATISTICAL REPORT 2024. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/sex-ratio-at-birth--tamil-nadu--2022-2024--record
See also Tamil Nadu and 936 females per 1,000 males in context.