Why women in THIS country are now ‘renting’ husbands?

Latvia is dealing with a gender imbalance so wide that it is beginning to influence everything from relationships to routine household work. With far fewer men than women in the country, many women are now relying on temporary “husbands” for everyday tasks, according to a report by The New York Post.

How big is Latvia’s gender gap?

According to Eurostat, Latvia has 15.5 percent more women than men, which is more than three times the average difference across the European Union.

Among people aged 65 and above, there are reportedly twice as many women as men, as noted by World Atlas.

Women say the shortage is visible everywhere

The Post reports that many Latvian women feel the imbalance in their daily surroundings. Dania, who works at festivals, said that almost all her colleagues are women. She added that while she enjoys working with them, she believes a better gender balance would make social interactions more engaging.

Her friend Zane said that many women travel abroad to find partners simply because the options at home are so limited.

A rise in “temporary husbands” for daily chores

With fewer male partners around to share household tasks, many Latvian women are turning to handyman services that offer short-term help. Platforms like Komanda24 provide "Men With Golden Hands", who take care of plumbing, carpentry, repairs, and television installation.

Another service, Remontdarbi.lv, allows women to book a "husband for an hour" on the phone or online. Workers arrive promptly to assist with painting, fixing curtains, or handling any small repair work needed at home.