The birth rate of girls in Azerbaijan fell to its lowest in 85 years

According to official statistics, the number of girls born in Azerbaijan last year fell to its lowest level in decades.
Yeniavaz.com reports that only 48,100 girls were born in the country last year. This is the lowest figure in the history of official statistics. The previous lowest figure was recorded in 1939, when 48,900 girls were born.
It is noteworthy that the year when the highest number of girls was born in Azerbaijan was 1990. During that period, 88,600 girls were born in the country, almost double the current figure.
According to official data, 54,200 boys were born in 2024. Thus, the number of newborn boys exceeds the number of girls by 6,100, or 11 percent.
It is worth noting that today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl Child worldwide. This date is intended to protect girls' rights and promote equal opportunities in society.

Elnur Ali