Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The continuous decline in the male population in comparison to the number of females in Sri Lanka could lead to significant crises in the future, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has warned.

According to Professor Methsila, in 1995 there were 100.2 males for every 100 females in the country. However, this ratio has now decreased to 93.7 males per 100 females.

He attributes this trend to several factors, including an increase in female life expectancy, a rise in female births, and the emigration of young males.

"We are observing a notable increase in the proportion of women in nearly all sectors, including universities and other educational institutions-except for a few degrees su...