Gender Pay Gap Statistics 2026: Key Facts, Trends & Charts
Page updated: June 2026 · Data year: 2026 · Source: World Bank, Eurostat
This page compiles the most important gender pay gap statistics for 2026 worldwide. Data is sourced from the World Bank, Eurostat, and peer-reviewed research — all fully open and citable. Charts, ranked tables, and key facts are updated automatically as new data becomes available.
Key Gender Pay Gap Statistics (2026)
Key Findings: Gender Pay Gap Statistics — 2026 Data
The headline figure for 2026 is 20% — global gender pay gap (2023). This figure comes from ILO Global Wage Report 2022/23 and represents one of the most-cited benchmarks in this space.
Trends and Growth
Looking at broader trends, eu unadjusted gender pay gap (2022) stands at 12.7%, according to Eurostat 2023. The data points to continued momentum in this area, driven by digital transformation, shifting consumer behaviour, and policy changes.
Regional Breakdown
While global-level statistics provide a useful overview, significant variation exists between regions and countries. Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific each show distinct patterns in gender pay gap statistics, shaped by regulatory environments, infrastructure investment, and demographic factors. The statistics above reflect these regional nuances where data permits.
Key Gender Pay Gap Statistics at a Glance
| Statistic | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global gender pay gap (2023) | 20% | ILO Global Wage Report 2022/23 |
| EU unadjusted gender pay gap (2022) | 12.7% | Eurostat 2023 |
| Country with smallest gender pay gap | Luxembourg (0.7%) | Eurostat 2022 |
| Country with largest gender pay gap (OECD) | South Korea (31.2%) | OECD 2022 |
| US gender pay gap (women's median earnings as % of men's) | 84% | Pew Research 2023 |
| Years to close global gender pay gap (at current pace) | 257 years | WEF 2024 |
| Adjusted pay gap (same role, experience) | ~3-5% | Glassdoor Adjusted Pay Gap Report 2023 |
| Annual earnings loss for women vs men (US) | $10,000+ | BLS 2023 |
Methodology
All statistics on this page are sourced from open-licensed public datasets. World Bank data is available under CC BY 4.0. Eurostat data is published under the Eurostat copyright notice permitting free reuse. Manual statistics are sourced from primary research publications and are cited inline. Data is refreshed automatically on a weekly basis. Where multiple years are available, the most recent complete year is shown unless otherwise noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest gender pay gap statistics?
Based on the most recent data compiled by Statsipedia, we've gathered statistics from authoritative sources including the World Bank, Eurostat, and leading research institutions. See the key statistics section above for the most up-to-date figures.
When were these gender pay gap statistics last updated?
This page was last updated in June 2026. The underlying data points may reflect different collection years — each statistic is labelled with its source year.
Where does the gender pay gap statistics data come from?
Our statistics are sourced from publicly available datasets including the World Bank Open Data platform (CC BY 4.0), Eurostat, and peer-reviewed research. All sources are cited inline and linked to the original publication.
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Sources & Methodology
- ILO Global Wage Report 2022/23
- Eurostat 2023
- Eurostat 2022
- OECD 2022
- Pew Research 2023
- WEF 2024
- Glassdoor Adjusted Pay Gap Report 2023
- BLS 2023