Latvia’s Gender Imbalance: When Women Outnumber Men📊 Latvia faces one of the world’s most striking gender gaps, with women making up around 53-54% of the population. That’s roughly 86-87 men for every 100 women, creating a visible “man shortage,” especially among older age groups. While younger generations remain fairly balanced, the gap widens sharply after 60, where women nearly outnumber men 2:1. The reason isn’t migration, it’s health. Men in Latvia have a much lower life expectancy due to