How does United States rank globally on Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)?

In 2024, United States ranked #124 out of 217 countries reporting Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births).

How does United States'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 United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

United States: Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)

Name: United States: Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
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In 2024, United States's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) was 1.05.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . United States ranks #124 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.BRTH.MF) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 1.05; 2005
Trough: 1.05; 2018
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.2%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.1%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
2024	1.0490
2023	1.0490
2022	1.0480
2021	1.0480
2020	1.0470
2019	1.0470
2018	1.0460
2017	1.0480
2016	1.0470
2015	1.0480

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 United States's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) was 1.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) rising or falling?: United States's Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)?: In 2024, United States ranked #124 out of 217 countries reporting Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births).
How does United States'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 United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.BRTH.MF), CC BY 4.0.