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A global end-of-year survey conducted across 44 countries with nearly 45,000 respondents reveals that attitudes toward gender preference in children are shifting toward greater neutrality. When asked: "Suppose you could have only one child. Would you prefer that it be a boy or a girl, or is gender irrelevant?", the majority globally (65%) indicated that gender is irrelevant. However, deeper analysis shows that this neutrality is not evenly distributed.
The global survey was conducted in between October 2024 and February 2025 among 44,783 scientifically selected men and women, on average a sample of 1000 in each polled nation.
KEY FINDINGS
The key findings from the survey data are the following:
1. Country-wise differences:
Country-wise breakdown reveals stark contrasts in gender preference across countries. The top five nations with the highest preference for a boy child are India (39%), Philippines (35%), Ecuador (24%), China (24%), and United Kingdom (21%). On the other hand, the highest preference for a girl child was recorded in Republic of Korea (28%), Japan (26%), Spain (26%), Philippines (26%) and Bangladesh (23%). Meanwhile, gender neutrality was most strongly expressed in Mexico (84%), Georgia (82%), Denmark (81%), Sweden (81%), and Armenia (78%).
2. Gender differences:
The survey found distinct differences between men and women. Men were more likely to prefer having a boy (20%) compared to women (12%). Conversely, 19% of women expressed a preference for having a girl, while only 12% of men said the same. Despite these variations, a majority in both groups—66% of women and 64% of men—indicated that the gender of the child is irrelevant, showing that gender neutrality is now the dominant view across genders.
3. Education differences:
Education was a strong predictor of gender-neutral views. Respondents with low education had the highest preference for boys (17%). In contrast, those with higher education were significantly more likely to say that gender does not matter (65%).
4. National income differences:
National income levels also influenced preferences. In low-income countries, 19% of respondents still preferred a boy, and only 61% said gender is irrelevant. In contrast, middle-income countries reported 16% boy preference, with 66% indicating gender neutrality. High-income countries showed the lowest boy preference (14%) and indifference to child gender (66%), indicating that economic development correlates with more egalitarian views.
5. Regional differences:
Regional differences were particularly striking. Preference for boys was highest in Southeast Asia (24%), followed by the Arab World (20%), and North America (20%). Western and Eastern Europe reported the lowest boy preferences at 13% and 12% respectively. When it came to preference for girls, Northeast Asia led with 25%, followed by South Asia at 18%. Western Europe also stood out, with 16% of respondents expressing a preference for a girl. Gender-neutral responses were most common in Eastern Europe (71%), followed by Western Europe (68%), Latin America, Africa and West Asia (66% each), and the Arab World (64%) and North America (62%). In contrast, gender neutrality was lowest in Northeast Asia (53%) and Southeast Asia (54%).
These findings suggest that while the world is moving towards greater gender equality in family preferences, deep-rooted cultural and socio-economic factors continue to shape individual attitudes. Traditional preferences—particularly for boys—remain strong in some regions, especially where educational and economic indicators are lower.
Commentary on poll findings by
Michael Nitsche, President Gallup International Association in Vienna, Johny Heald, Board Member GIA in London and Bilal Gilani, Board Member GIA in Islamabad:
“The survey highlights both encouraging signs of progress and enduring cultural norms. While a majority globally embrace gender neutrality, targeted efforts are still needed to address persistent biases—especially in regions and demographic groups where boy preference remains high.”
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A global end-of-year survey conducted across 44 countries with nearly 45,000 respondents reveals that attitudes toward gender preference in children are shifting toward greater neutrality. When asked: "Suppose you could have only one child. Would you prefer that it be a boy or a girl, or is gender irrelevant?", the majority globally (65%) indicated that gender is irrelevant. However, deeper analysis shows that this neutrality is not evenly distributed.
The global survey was conducted in between October 2024 and February 2025 among 44,783 scientifically selected men and women, on average a sample of 1000 in each polled nation.
KEY FINDINGS
The key findings from the survey data are the following:
1. Country-wise differences:
Country-wise breakdown reveals stark contrasts in gender preference across countries. The top five nations with the highest preference for a boy child are India (39%), Philippines (35%), Ecuador (24%), China (24%), and United Kingdom (21%). On the other hand, the highest preference for a girl child was recorded in Republic of Korea (28%), Japan (26%), Spain (26%), Philippines (26%) and Bangladesh (23%). Meanwhile, gender neutrality was most strongly expressed in Mexico (84%), Georgia (82%), Denmark (81%), Sweden (81%), and Armenia (78%).
2. Gender differences:
The survey found distinct differences between men and women. Men were more likely to prefer having a boy (20%) compared to women (12%). Conversely, 19% of women expressed a preference for having a girl, while only 12% of men said the same. Despite these variations, a majority in both groups—66% of women and 64% of men—indicated that the gender of the child is irrelevant, showing that gender neutrality is now the dominant view across genders.
3. Education differences:
Education was a strong predictor of gender-neutral views. Respondents with low education had the highest preference for boys (17%). In contrast, those with higher education were significantly more likely to say that gender does not matter (65%).
4. National income differences:
National income levels also influenced preferences. In low-income countries, 19% of respondents still preferred a boy, and only 61% said gender is irrelevant. In contrast, middle-income countries reported 16% boy preference, with 66% indicating gender neutrality. High-income countries showed the lowest boy preference (14%) and indifference to child gender (66%), indicating that economic development correlates with more egalitarian views.
5. Regional differences:
Regional differences were particularly striking. Preference for boys was highest in Southeast Asia (24%), followed by the Arab World (20%), and North America (20%). Western and Eastern Europe reported the lowest boy preferences at 13% and 12% respectively. When it came to preference for girls, Northeast Asia led with 25%, followed by South Asia at 18%. Western Europe also stood out, with 16% of respondents expressing a preference for a girl. Gender-neutral responses were most common in Eastern Europe (71%), followed by Western Europe (68%), Latin America, Africa and West Asia (66% each), and the Arab World (64%) and North America (62%). In contrast, gender neutrality was lowest in Northeast Asia (53%) and Southeast Asia (54%).
These findings suggest that while the world is moving towards greater gender equality in family preferences, deep-rooted cultural and socio-economic factors continue to shape individual attitudes. Traditional preferences—particularly for boys—remain strong in some regions, especially where educational and economic indicators are lower.
Commentary on poll findings by
Michael Nitsche, President Gallup International Association in Vienna, Johny Heald, Board Member GIA in London and Bilal Gilani, Board Member GIA in Islamabad:
“The survey highlights both encouraging signs of progress and enduring cultural norms. While a majority globally embrace gender neutrality, targeted efforts are still needed to address persistent biases—especially in regions and demographic groups where boy preference remains high.”
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