Germany vs Netherlands: Monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data

Germany
2,343
in 2026
Netherlands
2,338
in 2026
Germany rank
3rd
Netherlands rank
4th

Monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data over time

  • Germany
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 2,343 against 2,338 in Netherlands, a difference of 5.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Netherlands ahead.

Germany ranks 3rd and Netherlands ranks 4th of 30 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Netherlands Difference Ahead
2010s 1,492 1,568 75.8 Netherlands
2020s 1,920 1,979 58.57 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data, Germany or Netherlands?
Germany, at 2,343 against 2,338 in Netherlands as of 2026.
What is the difference in monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data between Germany and Netherlands?
5, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
12 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2026.
How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data?
Germany ranks 3rd and Netherlands ranks 4th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Monthly minimum wages - bi-annual data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
30 places, 780 data points, 1999–2026
Last refreshed