25 Cities Globally with the Highest Female to Male Ratios
24. Salamanca, Spain
51.4% of the population is female
In Northwestern Spain, Salamanca is the capital of the Salamanca province, known for its sandstone architecture and university.
There are 327,735 people in the city, with 168,533 females and 159,202 males. Salamanca ranks 33rd out of 49 provinces on the Economic Complexity Index. In 2023’s Q2, the average salary in the city was $4.77k MX, with 43.8% of the women being economically active.
23. Lisbon, Portugal
Women make up 53% of the population
In Lisbon, which is the capital city of Portugal, there are 2.8 million people, out of which 1.49 million are women and 1.31 million are men.
A high average salary makes Lisbon one of the most densely populated regions in Portugal.
22. Florence, Italy
Women make up 53% of the population
Located in Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence is known for its Renaissance art and architecture. The city has a population of 984,991, with 509,929 women and 475,062 men.
As a result of its history, the city is generally viewed as more “feminine.” Tourism, textiles, and jewelry continue to be the city’s main economic drivers.
21. Bucharest, Romania
53.6% of the population is female
Bucharest, the capital of Romania, has a population of 1,716,961 and is the most economically sound and industrialized city in the country.
Approximately 21% of Romania’s GDP is produced in Bucharest, and the city’s demographics suggest a higher female-to-male ratio, with 53.6% of the population being female.
20. Riga, Latvia
53.9% of the population is female
A city located at the mouth of the Daugava River, Riga is Latvia’s capital city. Having many museums and concert halls, Riga is a cultural hub that has attracted many residents. The city has a population of 626,147 with 53.9% females, or roughly 348,643 women.
19. Budapest, Hungary
Women make up 54% of the population
Budapest, a city bisected by the Danube, is Hungary’s commercial and financial center.
The city is also famous for its architecture, media, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. It has a population of about 1.774 million, out of which 54% are female.
18. Warsaw, Poland
54.1% of the population is female
In addition to its famous Old Town, Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the country’s largest city. With 85.4% employment, Warsaw has the second-highest employment rate in Europe. As far as demographics are concerned, Warsaw is home to 1,798,000 people, out of which about 972,718 are females. Some of the world’s top companies are based there, such as Google, Metal Steel Polska, and UniCredit.
17. Vilnius, Lithuania
54.8% of the population is female
As of 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, has a population of 552,131, of which 302,575 are women.
A woman in the city earns an average salary of €29,178, while a man earns an average salary of €35,227.
16. Porto, Portugal
Women make up 55% of the population
With an estimated population of 1,324,652 people, Porto is Portugal’s second largest city. There are more women than men, about 55%. Further breakdown of demographics shows the largest age group by population is 60 to 69, followed by 50 to 59.