Women in Germany earn nearly a fifth less than men
Women in Germany continue to be paid significantly less than their male colleagues, with an average difference in wages of 18 percent.
A report by the German Federal Statistical Office released on Monday showed that in 2021, women in Germany earned on average 18 percent less per hour than men.
The results of the report, released on Germany's "Equal Pay Day" on March 7th, ahead of International Women's Day, showed that, in 2021 women earned an average of €19.12 per hour while men earned an average of €23.10 per hour – a difference of €4.08.
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The so-called gender pay gap remained almost the same as the previous year: in 2020 the difference was €4.16.
However, the gender pay gap in Germany has been steadily decreasing over the past 15 years and has fallen by 4 percent since 2006.
More women in Part-time jobs and mini-jobs
According to the statistics, differences between the type of jobs and sectors which women and men work in accounts for the majority (71 percent) of the difference in earnings.
Women work more often in sectors and occupations where pay is lower and where they are less likely to reach management positions. Also, women are much more likely to have part-time jobs or mini-jobs than men.
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A report by the German Federal Statistical Office released on Monday showed that in 2021, women in Germany earned on average 18 percent less per hour than men.
The results of the report, released on Germany's "Equal Pay Day" on March 7th, ahead of International Women's Day, showed that, in 2021 women earned an average of €19.12 per hour while men earned an average of €23.10 per hour – a difference of €4.08.
READ ALSO: How has the Covid pandemic impacted gender equality in Germany?
The so-called gender pay gap remained almost the same as the previous year: in 2020 the difference was €4.16.
However, the gender pay gap in Germany has been steadily decreasing over the past 15 years and has fallen by 4 percent since 2006.
More women in Part-time jobs and mini-jobs
According to the statistics, differences between the type of jobs and sectors which women and men work in accounts for the majority (71 percent) of the difference in earnings.
Women work more often in sectors and occupations where pay is lower and where they are less likely to reach management positions. Also, women are much more likely to have part-time jobs or mini-jobs than men.
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