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Sex ratio at birth Trends India


From the data on sex ratio at birth in India from 2005–07 to 2018–20, a gradual improvement is evident. The overall sex ratio increased from 901 to 907, with both rural and urban areas showing positive trends. Rural sex ratio rose from 904 to 907, while urban areas saw a more notable rise from 891 to 910. After a slight decline between 2013 and 2017, the sex ratio began improving steadily, suggesting better awareness and interventions against gender bias.