Does the law require equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value?

  • Equal Remuneration for Work of Equal Value
  • Equal pay for equal, same or similar work
  • General prohibition of discrimination in wage matters
  • No provision
  • Not covered in the Index

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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  • 105 countries require equal remuneration for work of equal value.
  • 24 countries require equal pay for equal, same or similar work
  • 6 countries have a general prohibition on discrimination in wages.
  • 10 countries have no provision prohibiting employers from wage discrimination.