Dante Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 An analysis of new census figures has shown that Australia is suffering from an unprecedented "man drought". The statistics have revealed that there are almost 100,000 more females than males in Australia. The problem is worse in the coastal cities, where women have moved seeking better jobs and lifestyles, while many men have gone overseas. Thirty years ago Australia was with flush with men thanks to immigration policies that favoured males. That position has been reversed because thousands of Australian men in their 20s and early 30s have gone overseas either to travel or to work. It has caused a gender imbalance that is having far-reaching implications. Town and country Major cities in Australia now have concentrated groups of unattached women, along with dwindling numbers of the opposite sex. Demographer Bernard Salt says the exodus of young men to foreign countries is leaving its mark. "If you go into the United Arab Emirates census you'll find there is around 12,000 Australians living in Dubai, mostly male, mostly in the 25 to 34-year age group. "Here is an example of one country that has drawn out a specific age demographic out of Australia which has contributed to the 'man drought'." But the situation outside of the larger towns and cities is very different. Vast numbers of women have abandoned the countryside seeking better jobs or education in metropolitan areas. They have left behind communities overloaded with younger males. In the town of Glenden in the northern state of Queensland there is one single female for every 23 men. Demographers have compiled a so-called "Love Map" that shows how the various clusters of unattached men and women are distributed across the Australian continent. Australia has 103,004.28 more women than men. UK has 609,439.12 more women than men. China has 39,901,338.2 more men than women. France has 1 281 155.8 more women than men. Japan has 3,182,210.48 more women than men. The world stats list can be found here.
Fresh Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Vast numbers of women have abandoned the countryside seeking better jobs or education in metropolitan areas. They have left behind communities overloaded with younger males. Takeo, Triforce Keeper, Fancy a Holiday?
Sheikah Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 UK has 600k more women than men? Could that be to do with men dying earlier? Interesting figure, nonetheless.
Slaggis Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Woah, I had no idea there were so many more women than men. Will it just be down to the whole life expectancy thing (Why is that anyway?) or is it just purely down to luck of the draw when people have kids?
Portlett Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 hmmm maybe I should go travelling to oz for a bit.
Dante Posted August 30, 2008 Author Posted August 30, 2008 Uk main stats: Population: 60,943,912 (July 2008 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 16.9% (male 5,287,590/female 5,036,881) 15-64 years: 67.1% (male 20,698,645/female 20,185,040) 65 years and over: 16% (male 4,186,561/female 5,549,195) (2008 est.) Median age: total: 39.9 years male: 38.8 years female: 41 years (2008 est.) Population growth rate: 0.276% (2008 est.) Birth rate: 10.65 births/1,000 population (2008 est.) Death rate: 10.05 deaths/1,000 population (2008 est.) Net migration rate: 2.17 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2008 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.75 male(s)/female total population: 0.98 male(s)/female (2008 est.) Infant mortality rate: total: 4.93 deaths/1,000 live births male: 5.49 deaths/1,000 live births female: 4.34 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 78.85 years male: 76.37 years female: 81.46 years (2008 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.66 children born/woman (2008 est.)
Charlie Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 hmmm maybe I should go travelling to oz for a bit. I was thinking the same thing... NE Meetup in Australia, anyone?
rokhed00 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I know why my wife left Australia, the men there are either gay or not very appealing.
Shino Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Poor Chinese guys, I mean, women can always get some loving even when they're short on men, but for us its a lot harder.
Slaggis Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Ah, so there's more young/middle aged males, but many more elderly women? It's obviously down to the whole life expectancy then.
gaggle64 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 40million more men then women in China. 40. MILLION. O.0
triforce_keeper Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Takeo, Triforce Keeper, Fancy a Holiday? Was thinking the same ^_^ *packs case*
rokhed00 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Was thinking the same ^_^ *packs case* Great destination, probably worlds biggest gay commuinty.
MoogleViper Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 UK has 609,439.12 more women than men. Where the fuck are all of the single women then? I'd like to meet the 0.12 woman.
Calza Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 40million more men then women in China. 40. MILLION. O.0 That was because of China's one child policy and boys being more favoured. Pretty much meant that if you were born a girl you would find yourself in a forest, mere minutes after being born, and pretty much left. So yeah Shino its really unfair on all the Chinese guys.
gaggle64 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Where the fuck are all of the single women then? I'd like to meet the 0.12 woman. Ever dated a midget before?
MoogleViper Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 That was because of China's one child policy and boys being more favoured. Pretty much meant that if you were born a girl you would find yourself in a forest, mere minutes after being born, and pretty much left. They actually have "killing rooms" where they leave the babies to die.
Shino Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 They actually have "killing rooms" where they leave the babies to die. Or to survive, only the strongest baby comes out alive!
MoogleViper Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Or to survive, only the strongest baby comes out alive! "12 of you have entered, only one shall leave!" I really am going to hell aren't I?
Kirkatronics Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 "12 of you have entered, only one shall leave!" I really am going to hell aren't I? My moneys on him... And yes, yes you are :p
navarre Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I was thinking the same thing... NE Meetup in Australia, anyone? Yes. Is there anything not good about Australia?
rokhed00 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Yes. Is there anything not good about Australia? Barbeques and gay boys, what's not to like?
navarre Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Barbeques and gay boys, what's not to like? Exactly. Nice beaches and good wines too. Exactly. I'd prefer to live in Britain, but a holiday in Australia is definetly on the cards.
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