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Half Of OECD Countries Earn Less Now Than Pre-Pandemic

August 10, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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A recent report reveals that approximately half of OECD countries are currently experiencing lower earnings compared to pre-pandemic levels.

According to Statista’s Katharine Buchholz, when examining hourly real wages – wages adjusted for inflation – individuals in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and various European nations are facing decreased purchasing power compared to about four years ago. Notably, no data was provided for Turkey, Chile, and Colombia.

While the pandemic led to challenges for certain sectors, some industries raised wages to attract workers amidst the disruptions caused by Covid-19. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, many workers globally experienced a decline in real wages due to rampant inflation in numerous countries, resulting in price hikes that offset any potential wage growth.

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According to the OECD Employment Outlook 2024, Finland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and New Zealand experienced the greatest impact, with real wages decreasing by over 5%. Sweden saw the most significant decline at 7.5%. The country is recognized for its comparatively low real wages despite a high cost of living—wages are 11% lower than in neighboring Denmark and 16-20% lower than in Germany, the Netherlands, or Norway. Trade unions play a significant role in negotiating contracts in the country, which emphasizes equality; however, collective bargaining has become more contentious, mirroring trends in other European nations. Observers have even dubbed this period a “lost decade” for Swedish wages.

The United States saw a lesser impact as real wages were only 0.8% lower in Q1 of 2024 compared to Q4 of 2019. In contrast, Canada experienced a 2.4% decline in hourly real wages during a similar timeframe, while Australia faced a more substantial decrease of 4.8%. The University of Sydney notes that shifts away from collective bargaining and a decline in manufacturing have influenced sectors that historically drove wage growth in the country.

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