On the occasion of European Equal Pay Day 2015, the European Commission draws attention to the gender pay gap, and its underlying causes.

The gender pay gap reflects ongoing discrimination and inequalities in the labour market which, in practice, mainly affect women. Its causes are complex and interrelated.

In Greece, the gender overall earnings gap stands at 45.2% compared to 41.1% that is the average gender overall earnings gap in the EU. The gender pay gap is the difference in average gross hourly wage between men and women across the economy.

Click here to find more about the gender pay gap and here to watch an animated infographic.