Wage and income inequalities in EU countries

The average hourly wages of Finnish employees in 2000 were close to the EU average level. Wage differentials were small compared to most other EU countries. The purchasing power of Finnish employees was weakened by a relatively high price level and comparatively high taxation, particularly in higher income brackets. The purchasing power of net wages was lower than in most other EU countries.

The development of wages and disposable incomes in Finland between 1996 and 2000 was at the EU average level. However, income inequality increased in Finland during the same period more rapidly than in other EU countries. (AI translation)

• ISSN: 1236-7176
• ISBN: 952-5071-88-X
• Press Release in Finnish
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