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Hong KongTop 20 countries by sex ratio
Sex Ratio by Country — full ranking
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Martinique"10-yr change" compares the latest value with the value about ten years earlier (difference in males per 100 females).
Sex ratio by continent
| Continent | Countries | Most male-skewed | Most female-skewed | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 52 | Qatar 243.7 | Hong Kong 81.7 | 100 |
| Europe | 50 |  Malta 108.2 |  Moldova 85.1 | 96.8 |
| Africa | 58 |  Seychelles 122 |  Réunion 90.4 | 99.2 |
| North America | 41 |  Greenland 110.2 |  Guadeloupe 82.4 | 97.2 |
| South America | 14 |  Paraguay 100.5 |  French Guiana 92.9 | 98.1 |
| Oceania | 23 |  Palau 116.2 |  Tonga 89.5 | 101.5 |
Sex Ratio by Country: what the numbers say
The three most male-skewed countries are Qatar (243.7), United Arab Emirates (175), Oman (166.4); the three most female-skewed are Hong Kong (81.7), Guadeloupe (82.4), Martinique (82.8).
Across all 238 countries the median is 98.4 males per 100 females and the simple (unweighted) average is 100.2; the spread from 81.7 to 243.7 shows how differently countries fare on this measure.
By continent, the leaders are Qatar in Asia (243.7), Malta in Europe (108.2), Seychelles in Africa (122), Greenland in North America (110.2), Paraguay in South America (100.5), Palau in Oceania (116.2).
About this indicator
The sex ratio is the number of males per 100 females in the whole population. Values far above 100 usually reflect large male migrant workforces (Qatar, the UAE); values well below 100 reflect longer female life expectancy, emigration of men, or past conflict.
Source: UN World Population Prospects. Countries without a published value are not ranked. Each country's own page shows the full historical series and its rank on this and every other indicator.
Frequently asked questions
Which country ranks first for sex ratio?
Qatar ranks first with 243.7 males per 100 females, followed by United Arab Emirates (175) and Oman (166.4).
Which country has the lowest sex ratio?
Hong Kong is last of the 238 countries with current data, at 81.7 males per 100 females; Guadeloupe (82.4) and Martinique (82.8) are just above it.
What is the world median sex ratio?
The median across 238 countries is 98.4 males per 100 females: half of all countries are above that value and half below. The unweighted average is 100.2.
Where does the data come from and how current is it?
From UN World Population Prospects; the figures refer to the current UN baseline (2026).
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Ranking generated 2026-10-19 from UN World Population Prospects. Figures are the latest published values; live population figures are statistical extrapolations, not counts. More about our data.