China vs United Kingdom: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency)
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) over time
- China
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 1,981 against 1,930 in China, a difference of 51.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1999 it was United Kingdom ahead.
China ranks 107th and United Kingdom ranks 105th of 173 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 400 | 592 | 192 | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 563.2 | 768.5 | 205.3 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 1,387 | 1,117 | 270.15 | China |
| 2020s | 1,886 | 1,656 | 229.62 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, China or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 1,981 against 1,930 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between China and United Kingdom?
- 51, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do China and United Kingdom rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- China ranks 107th and United Kingdom ranks 105th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.