Hungary vs United States of America: Monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%)

Hungary
38.8%
in 2008
United States of America
36.7%
in 2009
Hungary rank
17th
United States of America rank
20th

Monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%) over time

  • Hungary
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 38.8% against 36.7% in United States of America, a difference of 2.1%.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 17th and United States of America ranks 20th of 28 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%), Hungary or United States of America?
Hungary, at 38.8% against 36.7% in United States of America as of 2008.
What is the difference in monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%) between Hungary and United States of America?
2.1%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and United States of America?
7 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2008.
How do Hungary and United States of America rank globally for monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%)?
Hungary ranks 17th and United States of America ranks 20th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%) - NACE Rev. 1.1 (1999-2009). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Monthly minimum wage as a proportion of average monthly earnings (%) - NACE Rev. 1.1 (1999-2009)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 265 data points, 1999–2009
Last refreshed