🇮🇳 India’s Sex Ratio 2025: NFHS-5 Reveals Rise to 1,020 Females per 1,000 Males
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🇮🇳 What Is the Current Sex Ratio in India? Latest NFHS-5 Update (2025)
📅 Updated: May 2025
✍️ Published by: Vizzve Insights
📌 Why This Blog Matters
Sex ratio is a critical indicator of a nation’s demographic health, social equity, and gender balance. With India undergoing rapid urbanization and social shifts, understanding the latest sex ratio trends can reveal much about gender justice and population policies.
📊 Latest Sex Ratio in India (NFHS-5 Data)
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted in 2019–21:
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Overall Sex Ratio: 1,020 females per 1,000 males
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Rural India: 1,037 females per 1,000 males
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Urban India: 985 females per 1,000 males
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Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB): 929 females per 1,000 males (up from 919 in NFHS-4)
👉 Improvement since the 2011 Census, which reported only 943 females per 1,000 males
🧭 State-Wise Sex Ratio: Best & Worst Performers
🟢 States With the Highest Sex Ratio:
| State | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Kerala | 1,121 |
| Rajasthan | 1,099 |
| Bihar | 1,090 |
🔴 States With the Lowest Sex Ratio:
| State | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Haryana | 926 |
| Punjab | 938 |
| Gujarat | 965 |
👶 What About the Child Sex Ratio (CSR)?
Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years age group) remains a concern, especially in states with skewed gender preferences.
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2011 Census: CSR was 918 females per 1,000 males
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Recent Trends: Some areas still show a declining child sex ratio, signaling ongoing issues like sex-selective abortions.
⚠️ Key Considerations
🧮 Survey Methodology
NFHS uses a de facto method, counting people present in the household during the survey — which can inflate female numbers due to male migration.
🔬 Sample vs Census
NFHS is a sample-based survey, while the Census (next due in 2026) gives a complete count. NFHS trends are indicative, not absolute.
🏛️ Government Measures to Improve Gender Balance
👩⚖️ Legal Framework:
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PCPNDT Act, 1994: Bans prenatal sex determination
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MTP Amendment Bill: Strengthens rights over reproductive health
🧕 Social Campaigns:
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Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Tax-saving investment for girl children
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National Girl Child Day: Observed on January 24
🔮 Future Projections
According to Kamaraj IAS Academy and demographic models:
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By 2036, India’s sex ratio could stabilize around 952 females per 1,000 males
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Improved education, awareness, and urbanization are contributing factors
✅ Final Thoughts
The latest sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males is encouraging, but India must sustain efforts to correct deep-rooted gender biases, especially at birth.
👩👧 Empowerment of girls, gender sensitization, and strict enforcement of laws are crucial for maintaining and improving this trend.
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