Even though most OECD countries have laws requiring equal pay between the sexes, women still earn less than men on average. Across OECD countries, men’s median earnings are on average about 18% higher than women’s. The biggest differences are in Japan and Korea, where the gap is more than 30%, and the smallest are in Poland, New Zealand and Belgium, where it’s 10% or less.
Why do these differences persist? Discrimination is part of the answer. Women are also more likely to be in low-paid occupations and less likely to get promoted – in most countries the earnings gap is bigger among higher-paid workers. Childcare responsibilities mean women are also more likely to work part-time.
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