Does the legislation or collective negotiation set and determine the minimum wages in the country?

  • Statutory
  • Negotiated (CBA)
  • Public sector coverage only
  • Nationals only
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 128 countries have a statutory minimum wage.
  • 8 countries fix minimum wage through collective bargaining.
  • 5 countries have a minimum wage for public sector workers or civil servants only.
  • 2 countries set the minimum wage for nationals only.
  • 2 countries have no provision for minimum wage.