Oman: Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
In , Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) was 1.04.
That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Oman ranks #140 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.BRTH.MF) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.05
- Trough
- 1.04
- 1-year change
- +0.1%
- 5-year change
- +0.2%
- +0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -0.2%
- 0.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) |
|---|---|
| 1.0440 | |
| 1.0430 | |
| 1.0430 | |
| 1.0430 | |
| 1.0430 | |
| 1.0420 | |
| 1.0380 | |
| 1.0420 | |
| 1.0430 | |
| 1.0460 |
About Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births.
Indicator code: SP.POP.BRTH.MF • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in 2024?
- In 2024, Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) was 1.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) rising or falling?
- Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Oman rank globally on Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)?
- In 2024, Oman ranked #140 out of 217 countries reporting Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births).
- How does Oman's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in 2024 was 1.05, so Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
- What is Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) and how is it measured?
- Sex ratio at birth refers to male births per female births.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.BRTH.MF), CC BY 4.0.