Report Abuse. 1  They both have 24 ribs, that is 12 per side. 2  This Site Might Help You. 3  There are 12 pairs.  12 on each side, makes 24 altogether, men and women have equal number of ribs! shiva1632 · 1 decade 1  ago. Both have same 24 each,12 right side 12 left side.  same 12 on each side.