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15 Countries with the Highest Female Population Percentage in 2025
1. Hong Kong (54.9%)
Hong Kong continues to lead as the region with the highest proportion of women, with women making up nearly 55% of its population. Factors contributing to this include longer life expectancy for women and migration patterns favoring female over male population in urban centers.
2. Moldova (54%)
Moldova maintains its position, showcasing a demographic pattern where women significantly outnumber men. The country’s aging population and emigration of young males for work are key contributors.
3. Macao (53.9%)
As a densely populated financial hub, Macao’s gender demographics reflect a higher percentage of women, likely influenced by female employment in service industries and aging demographic trends.
4. Latvia (53.7%)
With one of Europe’s highest female-to-male ratios, Latvia’s demographic landscape continues to favor women, owing to higher female longevity and migration patterns.
5. Armenia (53.6%)
Armenia’s population demographics show a slight female majority, with factors such as life expectancy and historical gender ratios influencing current figures.
6. Russia (53.6%)
Despite challenges with male mortality, Russia’s data indicates a continuous skew towards female population, particularly among the elderly.
7. Ukraine (53.5%)
Ukraine’s demographic structure remains male-skewed in certain age groups but shows an overall female majority, especially in older demographics.
8. Georgia (53.4%)
Georgia exhibits a typical gender ratio pattern with more women than men, often seen in many neighboring countries.
9. Belarus (53.4%)
Belarus shares similar demographic trends, with women outnumbering men, driven by longevity and migration.
10. Puerto Rico (52.9%)
As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico has a balanced, but still female-dominant, population distribution, reflecting broader Caribbean demographic trends.
11. Lithuania (52.8%)
Lithuania’s population pyramid indicates more women than men, influenced heavily by aging populations and historical migration.
12. Aruba (52.8%)
This Caribbean island shows a slight female majority, consistent with its small but aging demographic profile.
13. Tonga (52.6%)
As a Pacific island nation, Tongan demographics are skewed slightly towards females, particularly among the elderly.
14. Serbia (52.5%)
Serbia’s demographic data reveal a persistent gender imbalance favoring women, especially in older age groups.
15. Estonia (52.5%)
Estonia, like other Baltic nations, has a higher percentage of women, attributed to higher life expectancy and demographic shifts.
Conclusion:
As of 2025, many countries across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific showcase higher percentages of female populations. Socioeconomic factors such as higher female longevity, migration trends, and historical gender ratios significantly shape these demographics. Countries with larger aging populations tend to have a more pronounced female majority, underscoring the importance of addressing gender-specific needs in future policy planning.
Source: World Bank Open Data 2025




