At 30 June 2003, there were an estimated 6,535 more resident Tasmanian females than males, yielding a sex ratio of 97.3 males to every 100 females. The excess of females was greatest in the 65 years and over age group.
SEX BY AGE DISTRIBUTION, Tasmania - As at 30 June 2003p
|
 | Males | Females | Sex ratio |
| | | |
| Age group (years) | no. | no. | no. of males per
100 females |
|
| 0-4 | 15,766 | 14,900 | 105.8 |
| 5-14 | 34,193 | 32,452 | 105.4 |
| 15-24 | 32,635 | 31,117 | 104.9 |
| 25-34 | 28,557 | 29,914 | 95.5 |
| 35-44 | 33,731 | 35,440 | 95.2 |
| 45-64 | 60,371 | 60,475 | 99.8 |
| 65 and over | 30,018 | 37,508 | 80.0 |
| All ages | 235,271 | 241,806 | 97.3 |
p figures are preliminary and subject to revision
Source: Australian Demographic Statistics (cat. no. 3101.0). |
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