Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male … female, male in Argentina
Argentina: Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male … female, male was 5.94 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force in Argentina, 1986–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force in Argentina stood at 5.94.
That represents a change of up 318.4% on the previous year and up 1,374.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force in Argentina peaked at 15.79 in 1986 and was at its lowest, -4.55, in 2003.
Argentina ranks 37th of 67 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male … female, male in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 15.79 | — |
| 1987 | 12.5 | -20.8% |
| 1988 | 11.31 | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 6.71 | -40.7% |
| 1992 | 8.33 | +24.1% |
| 1993 | 7.69 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | -2.27 | -129.5% |
| 1995 | 4.44 | -295.6% |
| 1996 | -2.33 | -152.5% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 6.82 | — |
| 1999 | 2.44 | -64.2% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 2.5 | — |
| 2002 | 12.2 | +388.0% |
| 2003 | -4.55 | -137.3% |
| 2004 | 4.82 | -205.9% |
| 2005 | 5.88 | +22.0% |
| 2006 | 3.52 | -40.1% |
| 2007 | 6.67 | +89.2% |
| 2008 | 2.27 | -66.0% |
| 2009 | -1.36 | -159.7% |
| 2010 | -1.85 | +36.4% |
| 2011 | 1.38 | -174.5% |
| 2012 | -0.865 | -162.8% |
| 2013 | 1.03 | -219.2% |
| 2014 | -0.466 | -145.2% |
| 2017 | -0.897 | +92.5% |
| 2018 | 1.53 | -270.9% |
| 2019 | -0.383 | -125.0% |
| 2020 | -0.136 | -64.5% |
| 2021 | 1.38 | -1115.4% |
| 2022 | -0.049 | -103.5% |
| 2023 | 1.42 | -2998.0% |
| 2024 | 5.94 | +318.4% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 5.94 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.87, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 5.94 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.008, 742.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male … female, male in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +2998.0% | -0.049 | 1.42 |
| 2021 | +1115.4% | -0.136 | 1.38 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.2 | 11.31 | 15.79 | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.54 | -2.33 | 8.33 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.2 | -4.55 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0649 | -1.85 | 1.53 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.71 | -0.136 | 5.94 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force in Argentina?
- Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force in Argentina was 5.94 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 15.79 in 1986.
- What is the lowest gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.55 in 2003.
- How does Argentina rank for gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force?
- Argentina ranks 37th out of 67 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,374.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap in hourly wages vs ratio of female to male labor force participation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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