Marko Vešligaj· S&D

Nuanced

Women still earn about 20% less than men.

Omissions

• The 20% figure refers to global data from the ILO Global Wage Report 2018/19, which is now several years old
• The EU gender pay gap is significantly lower at approximately 11-12% according to 2022-2024 Eurostat data
• The speaker cited 'International' scope but was speaking in the European Parliament where EU-specific data (11-12%) would be more relevant than the global figure
• The 20% figure is an unadjusted pay gap that does not account for differences in occupation, hours worked, or experience

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Labour Organization (ILO) - Global Wage Report 2018/19According to the ILO Global Wage Report 2018/19, women earn on average about 20 per cent less than men globally
• PrimaryUnited Nations - International Equal Pay DayGender pay gap estimated at around 20 per cent globally across all regions
• PrimaryEurostat - Gender StatisticsIn 2022, women's gross hourly earnings were on average 12.2% below those of men in the EU
• SecondaryUN Women / Development AidWomen around the world still make 20% less than men on average according to UN Women
• SecondaryStatista - Gender pay gap in Europe by countryEuropean Union gender pay gap of average gross hourly earnings was 11.1% in 2024