Which Country Has More Women Than Men?

Latvia holds the distinction of having the highest female-to-male ratio in the world. As of 2021:

• Population: ~1.89 million
• Women: ~963,000
• Men: ~931,000
• Ratio: 103.4 women per 100 men

The imbalance stems from significantly higher male mortality—especially from cardiovascular disease, accidents, and alcohol-related causes—combined with male-dominated emigration. Other Baltic and Eastern European nations (Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus) show similar patterns, but Latvia's gap is the widest.