Find in this section information on the different gender pay gap statistics. Furthermore information can also be obtained in the Equal Pay Wiki.
The Gender pay gap
The unadjusted gender pay gap (GPG) is measured as the percentage difference between the average gross hourly earnings of women and men. This calculation is used by the European Commission and Eurostat. Other organizations also calculate the gender pay gap on the basis of gross monthly or yearly earnings. The wage components might also differ within the calculation.
The gender pay gap can be explained by various factors, such as working time, education, economic branches, etc. It is statistically possible to calculate the share of a given factor of the pay gap, and thereby to adjust or explain parts of the pay gap. It should be noted that the severity of each explaining factor is not hampered simply by the fact that one can explain it. But knowing the factors and their impact on the wage gap should be used to adequately respond to these factors and to decrease the pay gap as such.
The gender pay gap can be explained by various factors, such as working time, education, economic branches, etc. It is statistically possible to calculate the share of a given factor of the pay gap, and thereby to adjust or explain parts of the pay gap. It should be noted that the severity of each explaining factor is not hampered simply by the fact that one can explain it. But knowing the factors and their impact on the wage gap should be used to adequately respond to these factors and to decrease the pay gap as such.
the gender pay Gap in the European Union
The European Commission has published a variety of ressources on the gender pay gap:
The European Institute of Gender Equality publishes a large variety of gender-related data and calculates the Gender Equality Index. Part of this index is also the field of work, in particular the share of women in the labour market and the quality of work.
- European Commission: Gender Pay Gap
- Equal Pay? It's Time to Close the Gap
- Tackling the Gender Pay Gap
The European Institute of Gender Equality publishes a large variety of gender-related data and calculates the Gender Equality Index. Part of this index is also the field of work, in particular the share of women in the labour market and the quality of work.
The unadjusted Gender Pay Gap in Europe, 2014 (Source: eurostat)
Source: Eurostat, 2016 via http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/tgm/table.do?tab=table&language=en&pcode=tsdsc340
Statistics on the gender pay gap
The International Labour Organization reviews in its Global Wage Report statistics on wage development across the globe. Statistics on the gender wage gap are part of these reviews. In the latest report, the ILO has also put emphasis on the motherhood penalty when it comes to wages.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development publishes data focussing on gender equality, among them data on the gender wage gap.
UN Women focussed in its last progress report on the economy and presented a large set of data, also on the wage gap.
The World Economic Forum publishes the Global Gender Gap Report on a yearly basis comparing women's situation in the economy and politics in around 140 countries.
The Wage Indicator Foundation collects data on wages and analyzes the wage data with respect to factors, such as branches, work experience or gender.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development publishes data focussing on gender equality, among them data on the gender wage gap.
UN Women focussed in its last progress report on the economy and presented a large set of data, also on the wage gap.
The World Economic Forum publishes the Global Gender Gap Report on a yearly basis comparing women's situation in the economy and politics in around 140 countries.
The Wage Indicator Foundation collects data on wages and analyzes the wage data with respect to factors, such as branches, work experience or gender.
