South and Central Asia Compared by People > Sex ratio > At birth
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The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
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Interesting observations about People > Sex ratio > At birth
- India ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Hot countries in 2013.
- Liechtenstein ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Christian countries in 2013.
- China ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst East Asia and Pacific in 2013.
- Azerbaijan ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Muslim countries in 2013.
- Nigeria ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2013.
- Portugal ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst European Union in 2013.
- Grenada ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2013.
- Australia ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Sparsely populated countries in 2013.
- Colombia ranked first for sex ratio > at birth amongst Former Spanish colonies in 2013.
- Vietnam ranked #5 for sex ratio > at birth globally in 2013.
