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What is the male to female ratio in South Korea?

Published in South Korea Demographics 1 min read

The male to female ratio in South Korea varies depending on the age group. Here's a breakdown according to 2022 estimates:

According to the Wikipedia article "Demographics of South Korea", the overall male to female ratio in South Korea is:

  • Total Population: 1.01 males per female

However, the ratio differs across age groups:

Age Group Male(s)/Female
At birth 1.05
Under 15 1.05
65 and over 0.6

This indicates that there are slightly more males than females overall in South Korea. The ratio is higher at birth and among younger populations (under 15). However, among the population aged 65 and over, there are significantly fewer males than females (0.6 males per female).