United States vs Zambia: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- United States
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 1,300 against 1,257 in United States, a difference of 43.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
United States ranks 127th and Zambia ranks 124th of 173 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United States averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 929.3 | 91,064 | 90,135 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 1,257 | 698.8 | 558.2 | United States |
| 2020s | 1,257 | 1,150 | 107 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, United States or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 1,300 against 1,257 in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between United States and Zambia?
- 43, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do United States and Zambia rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- United States ranks 127th and Zambia ranks 124th 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.