Belgium vs Ireland: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 2,391 against 2,234 in Belgium, a difference of 157.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 102nd and Ireland ranks 99th of 173 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,222 | 1,219 | 3.1 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 1,506 | 1,515 | 8.9 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1,924 | 1,991 | 67.14 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 2,391 against 2,234 in Belgium as of 2026.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Belgium and Ireland?
- 157, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Belgium ranks 102nd and Ireland ranks 99th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage. 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.