economy
February 22, 2026
Men Earn Over 5,000 Euros More Than Women
In Spain in 2024, men earned an average of 5,158 euros more than women, according to data from trade unions published on Equal Pay Day, which has been observed in the country on February 22 since 2011, RTV reports today.
TL;DR
- Men in Spain earned an average of 5,158 euros more than women in 2024, a 20% pay gap.
- At the start of their careers, the pay gap is 7.87%, increasing over time as men's salaries grow and women's decline.
- Women often take on caregiving roles, leading to reduced working hours or cessation of full-time employment.
- 75% of part-time jobs are held by women, a key factor in wage discrimination.
- Part-time work accounts for 55% of the pay gap between genders.
- If women worked full-time at the same rate as men, the pay gap would decrease from 20% to 11%.
- The EU aims to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals like lithium.
- Germany opposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024 to support its automotive industry.
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