Mexico vs Nicaragua: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 7,693 against 6,467 in Mexico, a difference of 1,226.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 74th and Nicaragua ranks 72nd of 173 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 2 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 671.8 | 420 | 251.8 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 1,150 | 1,120 | 30.13 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 1,887 | 4,088 | 2,201 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 4,648 | 6,546 | 1,898 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Mexico or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 7,693 against 6,467 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Mexico and Nicaragua?
- 1,226, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nicaragua?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and Nicaragua rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Mexico ranks 74th and Nicaragua ranks 72nd 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.