Female to male population ratios across six global regions 1995-2005

The table illustrates the number of females per 100 males across six distinct geographical regions in 1995 and 2005. Overall, it is evident that Asia consistently recorded the highest female-to-male ratio, whereas Europe consistently reported the lowest. While most regions saw a decrease in the proportion of females over the decade, Africa and Europe bucked this trend.

In 1995, Asia led with 105.3 females per 100 males, followed by Oceania at 103.9. North America and Central America both hovered around the parity mark, with 100.1 and 100 respectively. Africa stood at 97.8, while Europe had the lowest ratio at 89.4. By 2005, Asia’s figure remained the highest at 104.9, despite a slight decline. Similarly, Oceania’s ratio dropped to 99.8, falling below the parity threshold.

Conversely, Europe saw an increase in its female population ratio, rising from 89.4 to 92.8. Africa also experienced a modest growth, reaching 99.2 by 2005. In contrast, North America and Central America both witnessed downward trends, with their ratios falling to 96.9 and 97.5 respectively. By the end of the period, all regions except Asia had fewer than 100 females per 100 males.