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Countries With Fewer Men: Women Struggle To Find Partners In These Countries

In some countries, women outnumber men which can make finding marriage partners a challenge. This gender imbalance creates unique social issues and impacts women's lives in various ways. Here’s a look at some of these countries with a significant shortage of men.

Anupama Jha|

Updated:Aug 31, 2024, 07:17 PM IST

Armenia

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In Armenia, women make up 55 per cent of the population. This imbalance is largely due to the impacts of World War I and the Armenian Genocide, which greatly reduced the number of men. The country also faced Soviet rule and regional conflicts, further decreasing the male population. Despite a higher number of women, the birth rate still leans towards boys, with 110 boys born for every 100 girls.

Ukraine

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Women represent 54.40 per cent of Ukraine's population. The ongoing war with Russia has resulted in many male casualties, worsening the gender gap. The male population in Ukraine has been declining since World War II, and the current conflict is expected to exacerbate this trend.

Belarus

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In Belarus, 53.99 per cent of the population are women. The country was heavily affected by World War II, losing over a quarter of its population. Today, economic struggles drive many young Belarusians to seek opportunities abroad, contributing to the gender imbalance.

Latvia

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Latvia has a female population of 53.57 per cent. Many Latvian men face health issues from smoking and excessive drinking, leading to lower life expectancy and high rates of disease. The suicide rate among men is also high, impacting the overall gender balance.

Russia

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In Russia, women make up 53.55 per cent of the population. The severe losses from World War II and widespread alcoholism have led to a significant gender gap. Russian men face serious health challenges, including the effects of heavy smoking and drinking.

Lithuania

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In Lithuania, women account for about 53.02 per cent of the population. Similar to Latvia, high rates of smoking and alcohol use have adversely affected men's health. Many Lithuanian men are moving to countries like Germany and England for better living conditions, further widening the gender gap.

Georgia

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Georgia, with a population of 3.7 million, has 52.98 per cent women. Economic difficulties have led many Georgian men to leave for better opportunities elsewhere, causing a widening gender gap as fewer men remain in the country.