Sex ratio at birth in Russia
Russia: Sex ratio at birth was 105.63 males per 100 females in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
105.63 males per 100 females
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
74th
of 236 countries
All-time high
105.89 males per 100 females
in 2000
All-time low
102.83 males per 100 females
in 1982
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Sex ratio at birth in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in males per 100 females.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sex ratio at birth in Russia is 105.63 males per 100 females, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sex ratio at birth in Russia peaked at 105.89 males per 100 females in 2000 and was at its lowest, 102.83 males per 100 females, in 1982.
Russia ranks 74th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Sex ratio at birth in Russia, year by year
| Year | males per 100 females | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 104.31 males per 100 females | — |
| 1951 | 104.66 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1952 | 104.69 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 104.75 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 104.73 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 1955 | 104.7 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 1956 | 104.66 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 1957 | 104.53 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 104.28 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 1959 | 104.25 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 1960 | 104.54 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1961 | 104.69 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 104.6 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 104.73 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 104.78 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 104.69 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 104.59 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 104.39 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 1968 | 104.4 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 103.4 males per 100 females | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 103 males per 100 females | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 103.74 males per 100 females | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 103.58 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 103.65 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 103.94 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 103.55 males per 100 females | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 103.69 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 103.81 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 103.5 males per 100 females | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 103.81 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 104.15 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 102.95 males per 100 females | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 102.83 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 103.78 males per 100 females | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 103.78 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 103.64 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 103.71 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 103.94 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 103.97 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 104.44 males per 100 females | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 105.08 males per 100 females | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 105.12 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 105.23 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 105.59 males per 100 females | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 105.41 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 105.15 males per 100 females | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 105.28 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 105.5 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 105.55 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 105.74 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 105.89 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 105.74 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 105.32 males per 100 females | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 105.48 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 105.69 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 105.44 males per 100 females | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 105.37 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 105.58 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 105.51 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 105.39 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 105.43 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 105.53 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 105.73 males per 100 females | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 105.67 males per 100 females | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 105.7 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 105.81 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 105.77 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 105.75 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 105.72 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 105.69 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 105.66 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 105.62 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 105.62 males per 100 females | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 105.63 males per 100 females | +0.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 105.63 males per 100 females is above the median for high income countries, which is 105.33 males per 100 females, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 105.63 males per 100 females is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 105.81 males per 100 females, 100% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 104.55 males per 100 females | 104.25 males per 100 females | 104.75 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1960s | 104.48 males per 100 females | 103.4 males per 100 females | 104.78 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1970s | 103.63 males per 100 females | 103 males per 100 females | 103.94 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.72 males per 100 females | 102.83 males per 100 females | 104.44 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1990s | 105.37 males per 100 females | 105.08 males per 100 females | 105.74 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.54 males per 100 females | 105.32 males per 100 females | 105.89 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.68 males per 100 females | 105.43 males per 100 females | 105.81 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2020s | 105.63 males per 100 females | 105.62 males per 100 females | 105.66 males per 100 females | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 71 North Korea 105.65 males per 100 females compare
- 72 Tajikistan 105.64 males per 100 females compare
- 73 New Caledonia 105.64 males per 100 females compare
- 75 Australia 105.59 males per 100 females compare
- 76 Libya 105.55 males per 100 females compare
- 77 Germany 105.55 males per 100 females compare
More gender data for Russia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 21,321 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.22 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 120,569 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 120,569 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.2611 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 606,358 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 639,928 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 618,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 653,251 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 635,786 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sex ratio at birth in Russia?
- Sex ratio at birth in Russia was 105.63 males per 100 females in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sex ratio at birth recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 105.89 males per 100 females in 2000.
- What is the lowest sex ratio at birth recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.83 males per 100 females in 1982.
- How does Russia rank for sex ratio at birth?
- Russia ranks 74th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sex ratio at birth rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Sex ratio at birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of male births per 100 female births.