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In the province of Aklan, more than half (51.0 percent or 313,737 individuals) of its 615,475 total population were males. Meanwhile, 49 percent or 301,738 individuals were females. This translates to a sex ratio of 104 males per 100 females.
Among the 17 municipalities of Aklan, Madalag and Malay posted the highest sex ratio of 108 males per 100 females. This was follo wed by the municipalities of Nabas and Libacao with 106. On the other hand, Kalibo and Numancia had the lowest sex ratio of 101 males per 100 females, while Banga posted a sex ratio of 102.
Women outnumber men in older age groups
In 2020, women surpassed men population in the older age groups in the province of Aklan. There were only 74 men in every 100 women in ages 60 years and over. Meanwhile, men outnumbered women the highest in the age group 40 to 49 years with sex ratio of 112, followed by 30 to 39 age group with a sex ratio of 111. These figures indicate that the male population in Aklan was generally younger than the female population in 2020.
Table 1. Total Population by Sex and by Age Group: Aklan, 2020
Women exhibit higher dependency ratio than men
In the province of Aklan, the 2020 CPH results indicated a dependency ratio of 56, meaning there were 56 dependents for every 100 working-age individuals. The data also revealed a higher dependency ratio among women than men, with 59 female dependents per 100 working-age females, compared to 54 male dependents per 100 working-age males. This suggests that a smaller proportion of women belonged to the working-age group compared to men.
Highest female dependency ratio was registered in the municipality of Malinao with 67 female dependents per 100 working-age females. This was followed by Makato with 64 and the municipalities of Batan, Kalibo, Libacao, and New Washington all posted 63 dependents per 100 working-age females.
On the other hand, Altavas had the lowest dependency ratio among females1 with 52, followed by Balete and Numancia with 54 and 55 dependency ratios among women, respectively.
Table 2. Dependency Ratio by Sex and by Municipality: Aklan, 2020
Majority of single seniors are women
Out of the 199,174 never-married persons aged 10 years and over in the province of Aklan, 89,115 were women, accounting for 45 percent of this population group.
Across different age groups, more men than women were recorded among never-married individuals below 60 years old. However, the trend reversed for seniors aged 60 and above, where women outnumbered men.
Notably, 2,341 never-married seniors (aged 60 and older) were recorded, with women comprising 64.7 percent (1,515 individuals) of this group. This highlights that singlehood in later years is more prevalent among women.
Table 3. Never-married population All Ages and Aged 60 years old and over, by Municipality and by Sex: Aklan, 2020
Birth registration in Aklan reaches 98 percent in 2020
The proportion of Aklan’s household population with registered births stands at 98.4 percent, totaling 603,045 registered births. Among the 311,800 females, 98.3 percent had their births registered, while a slightly higher proportion of 98.4 percent was recorded among the 311,800 males.
Across municipalities, Libacao and Numancia recorded higher birth registration rates among females. In Libacao, 91.4 percent of the 7,681 females had registered births, slightly higher than the 90.7 percent among the 7,957 males. Meanwhile, in Numancia, 99.2 percent of 17,735 females had registered births, surpassing the 99.1 percent of 17,905 males with registered births.
Higher basic literacy rates among females than males
In 2020, women aged 5 years old and over had a higher basic literacy rate of 96.9 percent compared to men of the same age group, who recorded 96.5 percent. Across age groups, women also exhibited higher basic literacy rates than men. (See Table 4)
The highest basic literacy rate among women was observed in the municipality of New Washington at 97.9 percent, followed closely by Numancia at 97.8 percent and Lezo at 97.7 percent. (See Table 5)
Conversely, the lowest basic literacy rates among women were recorded in Madalag at 94.6 percent, followed by Balete at 96.1 percent and Altavas at 96.4 percent. (See Table 5)
Table 4. Basic literacy rates by Age group and by Sex: Aklan, 2020
Table 5. Literacy Rate by Sex and by Municipality: Aklan, 2020
More Women Reach Higher Education
In 2020, the majority of both men and women in Aklan attained a high school education, with 38.6 percent of men and 37.2 percent of women reaching this level. Notably, a higher proportion of women pursued college education, with 26.0 percent of women reaching college compared to 20.7 percent of men.
Among them, 17.4 percent of the 273,729 women completed a college degree, while only 12.9 percent of the 282,525 men earned a bachelor’s degree. Furthermore, more women than men pursued postgraduate education, with a higher number obtaining master’s and doctorate degrees in Aklan.
Table 6. Household population aged 5 years and over by Highest educational attainment and by Sex: Aklan, 2020
| AKLAN | Both Sexes | Male | Female | % Total Male | % Total Female |
More women than men experience migration in the last five years before 2020
In the last 5 years prior to 2020, majority of those who experienced migration were women comprising 1.9 percent or 10,659 of the total household population 5 years and older. Meanwhile, 1.8 percent or 10,103 individuals experienced migration during the reference period.
Municipality of Kalibo recorded highest number of migrated individuals with 3,461. Numancia closely followed at 2,430 persons and Banga with 1,733 persons.
Table 7. Household population 5 years old and over Place of Residence 5 years ago, by Sex and by Municipality: Aklan, 2020
TECHNICAL NOTES
Overview of the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) in Aklan
The 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) was a nationwide statistical undertaking conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to gather essential demographic and housing data. With May 1, 2020, as the reference date, the census aimed to provide updated information crucial for policy-making, development planning, and governance at both national and local levels.
In the province of Aklan, the PSA Aklan spearheaded the census enumeration despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Field operations commenced in September 2020, adhering to strict health and safety protocols to protect both enumerators and respondents. The data collection process involved a combination of face-to-face interviews, online questionnaires, and telephone interviews to ensure comprehensive coverage while minimizing health risks.
The support of the local government units (LGUs), barangay officials, and community leaders played a crucial role in facilitating the smooth conduct of the census. Public awareness campaigns, including information drives and local announcements, were conducted to encourage participation and emphasize the importance of accurate data collection.
About 912 fieldworkers were deployed by PSA in the Province of Aklan during the nationwide census taking in 2020.
As a result of these efforts, the total population of Aklan was recorded at 615,475 as of May 1, 2020. The census data collected in Aklan provided valuable insights into population distribution, age structure, household composition, and housing characteristics, serving as a foundation for local economic development plans, social welfare programs, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
The successful implementation of the 2020 CPH in Aklan underscores the province’s commitment to producing reliable and timely statistics, which are vital for evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development.
Definition of Terms
Age Group
A classification of the population into specific age ranges for statistical and analytical purposes.
Dependency Ratio
The ratio of dependents (persons aged 0–14 years and 65 years and over) to the working-age population (15–64 years), expressed per 100 working-age individuals.
Highest Educational Attainment
The highest grade level or degree completed by an individual in the formal education system.
Household Population
The population residing in private households, excluding those living in institutional living quarters such as dormitories, institutions, and military camps.
Sex Ratio
The number of males per 100 females in a given population.
Total Population
The sum of the household population and the population in institutional living quarters within a specific geographic area.
ENGR. ANTONET B. CATUBUAN
Chief Statistical Specialist
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