People Statistics > Sex ratio > at birth > Swaziland (historical data)

Date   Amount    Rank   
2011   1.03    #166   
2008   1.03    #168   
2007   1.03    #165   
2006   1.03    #185   
2005   1.03    #189   
2004   1.03    #165   
2003   1.03    #183   


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.

SOURCE: CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011 via NationMaster
   
 

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