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Adding another layer to this intricate demographic picture is the natural birth ratio—105 male births for every 100 female births in Western societies. Though higher male mortality rates progressively balance these numbers in older age cohorts, contemporary low mortality rates mean that a surplus of men persists in younger age brackets relevant for dating and relationships. When analyzed, regions such as ex-East Germany and rural Scandinavia demonstrate stark male surpluses, making it challenging for men to find partners.