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Malaysia Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Malaysia stood at 1.065 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is unchanged from 1.065 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 1.069 (down 0.4% since). The highest value since 1960 was 1.072 in 1998, the lowest 1.055 in 1960. Malaysia ranked 42nd highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Liechtenstein ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: ratio · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Malaysia?

Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Malaysia stood at 1.065 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Malaysia rising or falling?

The latest value is unchanged from 1.065 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 1.069 (down 0.4% since).

How does Malaysia rank for Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births)?

Malaysia ranked 42nd highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Liechtenstein ranked first.

What is the highest Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) on record in Malaysia?

The highest value since 1960 was 1.072 in 1998, the lowest 1.055 in 1960.

Metadata for Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Malaysia
IndicatorSex ratio at birth (male births per female births)
CountryMalaysia
CategoryDemographics
Unitratio
SourceWorld Bank
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 1.065 (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

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