What is unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile?

Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile was 21.1% in 2015, according to OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest unadjusted gender gap in median earnings recorded in Chile?

The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2015.

What is the lowest unadjusted gender gap in median earnings recorded in Chile?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.

How does Chile rank for unadjusted gender gap in median earnings?

Chile ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2015.

Is unadjusted gender gap in median earnings rising or falling in Chile?

Over the last ten years it is up 427.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Chile data come from?

The figures come from OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile

Name: Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile
Creator: OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chile: Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings was 21.1% in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

21.1%

Change on year

up 26.3%

World rank

4th

of 29 countries

All-time high

21.1%

in 2015

All-time low

0.0%

in 2000

Years of data

2000–2015

Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile, 2000–2015

Source: OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Chile recorded 21.1% for unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in 2015. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.3% on the previous year and up 427.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile peaked at 21.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.

That places Chile 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	3.3%	0.0%	9.1%	4
2010s	17.9%	16.0%	21.1%	3

Countries ranked near Chile

1 South Korea 36.7% compare
2 Japan 25.7% compare
3 Israel 21.8% compare
5 Portugal 18.9% compare
6 Canada 18.6% compare
7 Finland 18.1% compare
7 United States 18.1% compare

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More work & labour data for Chile

Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 62.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 71.9% (2025)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 73.5% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 52.9% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 70.9% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 79.5% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 62.2% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile?: Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings in Chile was 21.1% in 2015, according to OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest unadjusted gender gap in median earnings recorded in Chile?: The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2015.
What is the lowest unadjusted gender gap in median earnings recorded in Chile?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
How does Chile rank for unadjusted gender gap in median earnings?: Chile ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2015.
Is unadjusted gender gap in median earnings rising or falling in Chile?: Over the last ten years it is up 427.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?: The figures come from OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Unadjusted gender gap in median earnings
Unit: %
Source: OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 29 places, 601 data points, 1970–2016
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The gender wage gap is unadjusted and is defined as the difference between median earnings of men and women relative to median earnings of men. Estimates refer to full-time employees and to self-employed workers.