Equal Pay Day in Portugal

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Gender Pay Gap in Portugal

The gender pay gap in Portugal is continuously rising from 8.4 per cent in 2006 to 17.8 per cent in 2015. Thereby, Portugal moved from below EU-average to slightly below EU-average.

One reason behing this severe increase might be the economic struggle and recoverage after the economic crisis in 2008.

Equal Pay Day in Portugal

The Equal Pay Day in Portugal has been celebrated since 2013. Major actors in organising the related events are the Commission for Equality in Work and Employment of the Portugese Government and trade unions.

In 2015, the Equal Pay Day has been celebrated on March 6 with a high media coverage and an awareness rising campaign.

Related Links

Dia Nacional da Igualdade Salarial

European Commission: Exchange of good practices on gender equality - comments paper Portugal

European Commission: The gender pay gap in the European Union - Infographic

European Commission: The gender pay gap in Portugal