No, more boys are born than girls.
The Global Sex Ratio at Birth
Globally, the sex ratio at birth (SRB) – the number of male births per 100 female births – is slightly skewed towards males. On average, around 105 boys are born for every 100 girls. This means there's a higher probability of having a boy than a girl. This ratio has been relatively consistent worldwide, although minor variations exist depending on various factors.
Several sources support this:
- Harvard Medical School: Reports that 51% of babies born in the United States are male. https://hms.harvard.edu/news/why-are-more-baby-boys-born-girls
- NPR: Explains that more male births occur because of higher female fetal losses during pregnancy. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/30/396384911/why-are-more-baby-boys-born-than-girls
- Pew Research Center: Notes that historically, the global SRB has been approximately 105 boys for every 100 girls. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2013/09/24/the-odds-that-you-will-give-birth-to-a-boy-or-girl-depend-on-where-in-the-world-you-live/
- BBC News: Confirms a generally accepted ratio of roughly 105 male births per 100 female births. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46597323
- CDC: Documents variations in the sex ratio at birth over time, with the highest recorded being 1059 males per 1000 females. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/05facts/moreboys.htm
While anecdotal evidence might suggest otherwise (as seen in some Reddit threads), large-scale population data consistently points to a higher number of male births.
