and OAI (6 million in each case). There is a
male excess in India (11 vs. 8 million) and
in SSA (1.8 vs. 1.1 million).
By the year 2025, the worldwide
female/male excess is estimated to be
reduced somewhat (to 159 vs. 141 million).
The female excess will decrease in FSE and
EME but increase slightly in China, LAC,
and MEC. The male excess will decrease in
India, but it will increase in SSA.