Sex ratio at birth in Netherlands

Netherlands: Sex ratio at birth was 1.05 in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1.05
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
50th
of 74 countries
All-time high
1.06
in 1964
All-time low
1.04
in 1986
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Sex ratio at birth in Netherlands, 1960–2024

00.250.50.751196019922024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sex ratio at birth in Netherlands is 1.05, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sex ratio at birth in Netherlands peaked at 1.06 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 1986.

That places Netherlands 50th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.05 1.05 1.06 10
1970s 1.05 1.05 1.05 10
1980s 1.05 1.04 1.05 10
1990s 1.05 1.05 1.05 10
2000s 1.05 1.05 1.05 10
2010s 1.05 1.04 1.05 10
2020s 1.05 1.05 1.05 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 49 Czechia 1.05 compare
  2. 50 Lebanon 1.05 compare
  3. 50 Syrian Arab Republic 1.05 compare
  4. 50 Luxembourg 1.05 compare

See the full ranking of 74 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is sex ratio at birth in Netherlands?
Sex ratio at birth in Netherlands was 1.05 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest sex ratio at birth recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 1.06 in 1964.
What is the lowest sex ratio at birth recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 1986.
How does Netherlands rank for sex ratio at birth?
Netherlands ranks 50th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
Is sex ratio at birth rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Netherlands data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Sex ratio at birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sex ratio at birth
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 4,808 data points, 1960–2024
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