Sex
1991
1996
2001
Number
% of total
Number
% of total
Number
% of total
Male
2 811 991
50.9
3 108 107
50.0
3 285 344
49.0
Female
2 710 290
49.1
3 109 449
50.0
3 423 045
51.0
Total
5 522 281
100.0
6 217 556
100.0
6 708 389
100.0
Sex Ratio(1)
1 038
1 000
960

Note :
(1)
The number of males per 1 000 females.

Concepts and Definitions for the 2001 Population Census Concepts and Definitions for the 2001 Population Census