Female healthcare workers in Europe earn less than men
A WHO report revealed that women, who make up the majority in the healthcare sector, earn significantly lower incomes on an hourly and monthly basis compared to men.
A study by the WHO European Region covering 43 countries revealed that women, who make up the majority of workers in the health and care sector, earn 19 percent less per hour and 28 percent less per month compared to men.
Gender Pay Gap in the Healthcare Sector
An analysis conducted by the WHO European Region covering 43 countries reveals that approximately 77 percent of the health and care workforce consists of women.
Despite this high proportion, female workers' earnings fall behind their male colleagues, with a 19 percent gap observed in hourly earnings.
Risk of Poverty at Older Ages
Dr. Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO/Europe, points out that the existing earnings gap accumulates throughout a person's working life.
Widening Gaps in Higher Brackets
According to the research findings, the income inequality between male and female workers becomes much more pronounced as the wage level increases.
Impact of Various Factors
Within the scope of the analysis, the share of factors such as age, education, working hours, and sector preference in wage disparity was examined in detail.
Call from the World Health Organization
In light of the latest data released, the World Health Organization has made comprehensive calls for member states to take structural steps.