Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today was 38.32 in 1979. ▼ Falling
Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg, 1969–1979
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg is 38.32, measured in 1979.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg peaked at 45.11 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 33.32, in 1976.
That places Luxembourg 3rd out of 67 countries with data for 1979, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 45.11 | — |
| 1970 | 42.99 | -4.7% |
| 1971 | 40.48 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 37.09 | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 41.94 | +13.1% |
| 1974 | 39.45 | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 36.65 | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 33.32 | -9.1% |
| 1977 | 34.99 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 36.29 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 38.32 | +5.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 38.32 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.88, 2.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 38.32 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.73, 3.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.11 | 45.11 | 45.11 | 1 |
| 1970s | 38.15 | 33.32 | 42.99 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More work & labour data for Luxembourg
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2434 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 39.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 369.69 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 378.3 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg?
- Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today in Luxembourg was 38.32 in 1979, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 45.11 in 1969.
- What is the lowest gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.32 in 1976.
- How does Luxembourg rank for gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today?
- Luxembourg ranks 3rd out of 67 countries with data for 1979.
- Is gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap in average wages 2000 vs today. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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