1. What is the Male-Female Ratio?

The male-female ratio is a demographic measure that compares the number of males to females in a population. It's typically expressed as "X:1" where X is the number of males per 1 female.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple ratio equation:

Where:

• \( Males \) — Number of males in the population
• \( Females \) — Number of females in the population

Explanation: The equation calculates how many males there are for each female in a given population.

3. Importance of Gender Ratio Calculation

Details: Gender ratios are important for demographic studies, social planning, healthcare resource allocation, and understanding population dynamics.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of males and females in your population, select the age group, and the calculator will compute the ratio. Females cannot be zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a normal gender ratio?
A: At birth, the natural ratio is typically around 1.05:1 (males:females). This varies by age group and region.

Q2: Why does the ratio change with age?
A: Males typically have higher mortality rates at all ages, so the ratio tends to decrease in older age groups.

Q3: How is this different from sex ratio?
A: They are essentially the same, though "gender ratio" is sometimes used for social contexts while "sex ratio" is biological.

Q4: What are some applications of this calculation?
A: Used in epidemiology, sociology, urban planning, and for studying gender imbalances in populations.

Q5: Can I calculate this for specific populations?
A: Yes, you can calculate ratios for any defined population group (by age, region, ethnicity, etc.).