Eurostat map of the gender pay gap in Europe - Business Insider
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We all know that, on average, women earn less than men. This astonishing map based on European statistics sheds light on just how big the gap between gender pay levels is.
The map shows places where the gender pay gap is higher in dark blue, and places where it is lower in white.
Gender pay gap mapEurostat
In Europe, generally one of the world’s most equal continents, the pay gap is still a major problem. According to the European Commission the average gender pay gap within the EU is around 16%. That means that for every £1 a man in the European Union earns, a woman will earn just 84p.