Globally, females make up just under half of the world's population. The most recent data shows this at 49.72% in 2024 , a figure that's held remarkably steady over decades.

Global Breakdown

This near-even split reflects natural birth ratios (slightly more boys at birth) balanced by women's longer life expectancy worldwide. In raw numbers, that's about 4.05 billion women out of 8.15 billion people as of late 2024 projections.

  • World average: 49.72% female (World Bank, 2024)
  • Slight uptick expected: Around 49.71-49.73% through 2026 forecasts
  • Historical trend: Stable since 1960, hovering at 49.6-50%

Regional Variations

Some places tip toward more women due to factors like aging populations, migration, or historical events (e.g., wars reducing male numbers).

Country/Region| Female %| Males per 100 Females| Notes3
---|---|---|---
World| 49.72%| 101| Balanced globally1
United States| 49.76%| ~101| Similar to world avg2
Russia| 53.48%| 87| Wide gap from life expectancy3
Hong Kong| 53.76%| 86| Aging + low birth rates3
Djibouti| 54.65%| 83| Highest female skew listed3

Why the Slight Male Edge?

Biologically, ~105 boys are born per 100 girls, but women outlive men by 4-5 years on average, narrowing the gap over time. In 2026, expect minimal shifts unless major events like pandemics alter patterns—no big changes trending now.

TL;DR : Females are ~49.7% of the global population, steady and near parity.

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