Gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland

Poland: Gender pay gap in unadjusted form was 12.0% in 2006. ▼ Falling

Latest (2006)
12.0%
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
15.0%
in 1999
All-time low
10.0%
in 2004
Years of data
7
1999–2006

Gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland, 1999–2006

0510151999200220061999: 15 Percentage2001: 12 Percentage2002: 11 Percentage2003: 11 Percentage2004: 10 Percentage2005: 10 Percentage2006: 12 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2006, gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland stood at 12.0%.

The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.

That places Poland 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.

Gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland, year by year

Annual values for Gender pay gap in unadjusted form (1994 - 2006) in Poland, 1999 to 2006.
Year Percentage Change
1999 15.0% —
2001 12.0% -20.0%
2002 11.0% -8.3%
2003 11.0% +0.0%
2004 10.0% -9.1%
2005 10.0% +0.0%
2006 12.0% +20.0%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 12.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.0%, 75% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 12.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.0%, 75% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 1
2000s 11.0% 10.0% 12.0% 6

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 25 Spain 13.0% compare
  2. 26 Poland 12.0% compare
  3. 28 France 11.0% compare
  4. 28 Hungary 11.0% compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland?
Gender pay gap in unadjusted form in Poland was 12.0% in 2006, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest gender pay gap in unadjusted form recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 15.0% in 1999.
What is the lowest gender pay gap in unadjusted form recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 2004.
How does Poland rank for gender pay gap in unadjusted form?
Poland ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2006.
Is gender pay gap in unadjusted form rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Gender pay gap in unadjusted form (1994 - 2006). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gender pay gap in unadjusted form (1994 - 2006)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 494 data points, 1994–2006
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