Between 2014 and 2022, men took home a higher share of the total wages earned in Iceland than women. However, the difference decreased over the period. While men earned 52 percent of the total wages in 2022, women earned 48 percent. There is a significant income gap between men and women in Iceland.
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Statistics Iceland. (May 5, 2023). Share of earnings in Iceland by gender from 2014 to 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1260713/share-of-earnings-in-iceland/
Statistics Iceland. "Share of earnings in Iceland by gender from 2014 to 2022." Chart. May 5, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/1260713/share-of-earnings-in-iceland/
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