Western Sahara Global Average Sex Ratio at Birth 2023: 104.44 male/female

Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth in 2023 is 104.44 male/female, unchanged from 2022. It ranks #137 of 236 countries.

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Western Sahara•23 years of data (2001–2023)••Sex ratio at birth | Our World in Data•

Source (2023): Sex ratio at birth | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Global Average Sex Ratio at Birth over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2023104.44 male/female0.04 male/female-0.03%
2022104.48 male/female+0 male/female+0.00%
2021104.47 male/female0 male/female-0.00%
2020104.48 male/female+0.04 male/female+0.04%
2019104.44 male/female+0.05 male/female+0.05%
2018104.38 male/female0.01 male/female-0.01%
2017104.39 male/female+0.05 male/female+0.05%
2016104.34 male/female+0 male/female+0.00%
2015104.34 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2014104.33 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2013104.33 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2012104.32 male/female+0.02 male/female+0.02%
2011104.3 male/female+0.02 male/female+0.02%
2010104.28 male/female+0.06 male/female+0.06%
2009104.22 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2008104.21 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2007104.2 male/female+0 male/female+0.00%
2006104.2 male/female+0.01 male/female+0.01%
2005104.19 male/female+0.06 male/female+0.06%
2004104.13 male/female+0 male/female+0.00%
2003104.13 male/female+0.03 male/female+0.03%
2002104.09 male/female0.03 male/female-0.03%
2001104.12 male/female——

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Sahara Global Average Sex Ratio at Birth

What is Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth in 2023?▾

Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth is 104.44 male/female in 2023, according to Sex ratio at birth | Our World in Data.

Is Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth increasing or decreasing?▾

Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth was essentially unchanged from 2022 (104.48 male/female) to 2023 (104.44 male/female). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it rose by 0.1%.

How does Western Sahara rank for global average sex ratio at birth?▾

In 2023, Western Sahara has the 137th highest global average sex ratio at birth out of 236 countries with data.

What was Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth in 2001?▾

In 2001, Western Sahara's global average sex ratio at birth was 104.12 male/female. By 2023 it rose by 0.3%.

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