US EditionEurope’s Minimum Wage Divide Persists in 2026, With Croatia Sitting Firmly in the Middle
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About 12.8 million employees from 22 EU countries earn the minimum or lower salary, according to a Euronews estimate, which takes into account data provided by Eurostat.
Europe’s Minimum Wage Divide Persists in 2026, With Croatia Sitting Firmly in the Middle
Across Europe, the gap between minimum wages remains striking, underscoring deep economic divides that persist even as living costs continue to rise. A new analysis by Euronews Business, based on data from Eurostat, reveals just how uneven minimum pay levels remain at the start of 2026—both in nominal terms and when adjusted for purchasing power. According to the estimates, roughly 12.8 million workers in 22 European Union countries earn the min…
There is a country within the EU where workers can expect a minimum wage that is more than four times higher than in other member states. But the graphs show that the biggest challenge of making a living is not where you might first think.
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