Gabriella Gerzsenyi· PPE

Confirmed

Women earn on average 12% less

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the year of reference. The 12% figure corresponds to 2023 data; the most recent 2024 data from Eurostat shows 11.1%
• The gender pay gap refers to unadjusted gross hourly earnings, not accounting for differences in occupation, education, or working hours
• There are significant variations between EU member states, with gaps ranging from around 1% to over 18%

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Gender pay gap situation in the EUThe gender pay gap in the EU stands at 12% in 2023
• PrimaryEurostat - Gender pay gap statisticsIn 2024, the average unadjusted gender pay gap in the EU was 11.1%