Southern Europe Compared by People > Sex ratio > Under 15 years
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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 > Under 15 years
- India ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Hot countries in 2012.
- China ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years globally in 2012.
- Georgia ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Christian countries in 2012.
- Azerbaijan ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Muslim countries in 2012.
- Portugal ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2012.
- Nigeria ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2012.
- South Korea ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst High income OECD countries in 2012.
- Cuba ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Latin America and Caribbean in 2012.
- Russia ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Sparsely populated countries in 2012.
- San Marino ranked first for sex ratio > under 15 years amongst Catholic countries in 2012.