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Israel Sex Ratio at Birth: Historical Data (1960–2024)

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Israel stood at 1.055 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is unchanged from 1.055 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 1.058 (down 0.3% since). The highest value since 1960 was 1.064 in 1963, the lowest 1.047 in 1980. Israel ranked 86th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Liechtenstein ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024
Metadata for Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Israel
IndicatorSex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
CountryIsrael
CategoryDemographics
Unitratio
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 1.055 (2024)

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Source:World Bank — series SP.POP.BRTH.MF
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) — Israel [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/sex-ratio-m-f/ISR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.BRTH.MF

MLA

World Bank. "Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) — Israel." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/sex-ratio-m-f/ISR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.BRTH.MF.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) — Israel." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/sex-ratio-m-f/ISR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.BRTH.MF.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_sex_ratio_m_f_isr,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) --- Israel}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/sex-ratio-m-f/ISR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.BRTH.MF}
}

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current sex ratio at birth in Israel?

According to official World Bank data (indicator SP.POP.BRTH.MF), the sex ratio at birth in Israel was 1.055 male births per female birth (105.5 boys per 100 girls) in 2024. This aligns with the natural biological baseline of 1.05–1.06 and has remained virtually unchanged over the past decade (1.055 in 2023, 1.054 in 2020–2022, and 1.058 in 2015).

Where does Israel rank globally in sex ratio at birth?

In 2024, Israel shared 81st place among 217 countries and territories when equal values receive the same rank: 80 had a higher sex ratio at birth, and nine shared the value 1.055. Canada and the United Kingdom also recorded 1.055, while Germany recorded 1.056. Higher ratios were reported in Azerbaijan (1.113), Vietnam (1.106), and China (1.103).

Has Israel's sex ratio at birth changed over time?

Israel's sex ratio at birth has shown long-term stability over 65 years of continuous World Bank records from 1960 to 2024. Values ranged between 1.047 and 1.064, reaching 1.055 in 2024. These figures describe the balance of male and female births; identifying the causes of variation requires additional demographic evidence.

What is the natural sex ratio at birth and why does Israel match it?

The human sex ratio at birth typically falls between 1.05 and 1.06 male births per female birth (roughly 105 boys for every 100 girls). Israel's 2024 ratio of 1.055 falls within this commonly observed range. The ratio alone cannot establish the effects of healthcare access, cultural preferences, or sex selection.