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European Country with All-Female Population: Hiring ‘Husbands

Latvian Women Hire 'Temporary Husbands' Due to Gender Imbalance Women in Latvia are reportedly paying for the services of temporary husbands. It's a surprising solution to a growing problem: a important gender imbalance. The New York Post reports…

By Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor Updated December 30, 2025

European Country with All-Female Population: Hiring ‘Husbands

Latvian Women Hire ‘Temporary Husbands’ Due to Gender Imbalance

Women in Latvia are reportedly paying for the services of temporary husbands. It’s a surprising solution to a growing problem: a important gender imbalance.

The New York Post reports that Latvia has struggled with this imbalance for quiet some time. Currently, there are 15.5 percent more women than men in the country.

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One of the most noticeable effects of this gap is in the workplace. It’s becoming harder for women to find partners, and they’re looking for creative ways to fill that void.

Dania, a woman who works in the…