The table details the number of females per 100 males in six different areas between 1995 and 2005.
Overall, an upward trend was observed in the female-to-male ratios in Africa and Europe, while the other regions saw a slight decline. Despite the increase in Europe, it remained the lowest figure among the regions, and Asia was the only region which ended the period with more women than men.
In 1995, Asia recorded the highest ratio at 105.3 females to per 100 males, while Europe had the lowest ratio with 89.4 females per 100 males. Africa had 97.8 females per 100 males, indicating a slightly lower number of women compared to men. On the other hand, North America and Central America showed nearly same figures of 100.1 and 100 respectively, and Oceania also had a high ratio of 103.9.
After a decade, Africa and Europe saw an upward trend, increasing to 99.2 and 92.8 respectively. Additionally, Asia experienced a slight decline from 105.3 to 104.9, and it remained the only region with more women than men at the end of the period. North America and Central America showed drops, falling to 96.9 and 97.5 respectively. Oceania also saw a higher decrease, declining from 103.9 to 99.8.