OPEC countries Compared by People > Sex ratio > 65 years and over
DEFINITION:
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 > 65 years and over
- United Arab Emirates ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over globally in 2013.
- Papua New Guinea ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Christian countries in 2013.
- Montserrat ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Hot countries in 2013.
- China ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Emerging markets in 2013.
- Andorra ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Europe in 2013.
- Sudan ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2013.
- Ireland ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst European Union in 2013.
- Qatar ranked second for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Muslim countries in 2013.
- Iceland ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst High income OECD countries in 2013.
- Bhutan ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Cold countries in 2013.
- Ecuador ranked first for sex ratio > 65 years and over amongst Latin America and Caribbean in 2013.