List of countries male and female population

Out of 237 countries and territories estimated by the United Nations, females outnumber males in 160. In absolute terms, the Russian Federation has 10.48 million more females than males, followed by Mexico (4.02 million), Brazil (3.59 million), and Japan (3.10 million).

There are 16 countries where the female population exceeds the male population by more than one million. Of these, seven are located in Europe, five in Asia, two in Africa, and one each in North America and South America.

On the other hand, males outnumber females in 77 countries and territories. India has 45.61 million more males than females, followed by China, where the male population exceeds the female population by 24.70 million.

In 14 countries, the male population exceeds the female population by more than one million. Of these, 11 are located in Asia, two in Africa, and one in North America.

The United Arab Emirates is the biggest gainer in the male population ranking, rising 25 places from 102nd in the female population ranking to 77th in the male ranking. Qatar rises 22 places, Oman 20 places, Kuwait 16 places, and Saudi Arabia 16 places, making them the other notable gainers in the male ranking.

Hong Kong ranks eight places higher in the female population ranking than in the male ranking, followed by the Central African Republic (+7), Ukraine (+7), and Portugal (+7). Among the 10 most populous countries, Russia ranks 9th in the female population ranking, replacing Ethiopia in the top 10.

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