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It is the number of females per 1000 males.
According to NFHS-5 (2019-21), the sex ratio in India was 1020 females per 1000 males.
As per Census 2011, India had a sex ratio of 940 females per 1000 males. Hence, we can see the sex ratio has improved.
Kerala was the only state to hold a favourable sex ratio in the last census. It currently holds a sex ratio of 1121 females per 1000 males. (NFHS-5 data)
Puducherry was the only union territory that had a favourable sex ratio in the last census. It currently has a sex ratio of 1112 females per 1000 males. (NFHS-5 data)
The sex composition of the population is affected by the differentials in mortality conditions of males and females, sex-selective migration and the sex ratio at birth.
A very low sex ratio indicates male-child favoritism.