Brecha salarial: los hombres cobran un 27% más que las mujeres en Uruguay

Uruguay’s National Statistics Institute analysis reveals a persistent gender wage gap, with women earning significantly less than men. This disparity remains structural, despite variations across sectors. Although the gap narrowed slightly in recent years following a pandemic-induced spike, women continue to face lower remuneration even in fields where they constitute the majority. This indicates that occupational segmentation and barriers to leadership roles continue to disadvantage women, preventing true pay equity across the labor market. The study highlights that economic downturns disproportionately impact women, with real wage deterioration correlating directly with an expansion of the gender pay gap. Conversely, as real wages stabilized over the last two years, inequality between the sexes began to decrease. This pattern suggests that negative economic shocks are not distributed equally, and that financial recovery must be carefully monitored to ensure it benefits all genders equitably rather than exacerbating existing imbalances. This data is crucial for the open data community, as it demonstrates how transparent, detailed statistical monitoring can uncover hidden structural inequalities in the economy. By making such granular insights publicly available, institutions like the INE empower researchers, policymakers, and civil society to hold employers accountable and design targeted interventions. Open access to this information facilitates evidence-based advocacy, ensuring that discussions on labor rights and economic fairness are grounded in rigorous, verifiable evidence rather than speculation.

Source: infobae.com
Published on 2025-09-27

Brecha salarial: los hombres cobran un 27% más que las mujeres en Uruguay

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