Sex Ratio (Number of Males per 100 Females)
Formula:Sex Ratio = (males / females) × 100
Introduction to Sex Ratio (Number of Males per 100 Females) Calculator
The sex ratio is defined as the number of males per 100 females in a given population. It is calculated by dividing the number of males by the number of females and then multiplying the result by 100. This ratio is often used in demographics and economics to analyze gender imbalances within a population.
Parameter usage:
males
= number of males in the populationfemales
= number of females in the population
Output:
sexRatio
= sex ratio (number of males per 100 females)
Data validation
The number of females should not be zero.
Summary
This calculator determines the sex ratio of a population by considering the number of males and females. It is often utilized to study gender distribution and demographics.
Tags: Demography, Sex Ratio, Gender Imbalance