Latvia vs Papua New Guinea: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- Latvia
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 780 against 728 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 52.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Papua New Guinea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 148th and Papua New Guinea ranks 149th of 173 countries.
Papua New Guinea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 241.5 | 326.56 | 85.06 | Papua New Guinea |
| 2010s | 339.8 | 618.18 | 278.38 | Papua New Guinea |
| 2020s | 550 | 728 | 178 | Papua New Guinea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Latvia or Papua New Guinea?
- Latvia, at 780 against 728 in Papua New Guinea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Latvia and Papua New Guinea?
- 52, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Papua New Guinea?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Papua New Guinea rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Latvia ranks 148th and Papua New Guinea ranks 149th 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.