Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Delhi's Sex Ratio and Birth Rate Continued Decline in 2024
A new report about Delhi shows the number of girls born for every 1,000 boys is decreasing.
This means there are fewer girls being born relative to boys.
The report from the Delhi government covers the year 2024.
The sex ratio shows how many girls are born compared to boys, which gives a view on gender equality.
The trend has been declining since 2020.
The sex ratio in Delhi declined to 920 females per 1000 males in 2024.
The sex ratio has decreased since 2020.
The report was released by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Office of Chief Registrar (Births & Deaths).
The report is for 2024.
The sex ratio reflects gender equality in society.
- Who
- Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Office of Chief Registrar (Births & Deaths) of the Delhi government.
- What
- The report details the sex ratio and birth statistics in Delhi for 2024.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To provide insight into demographic trends.
- Sex Ratio (2024)
- 920 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio (2023)
- 922 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio (2020)
- 933 females per 1000 males