Find out Nigeria’s rank on the list of African countries with the lowest minimum wage in 2023.
When examining the economic landscape of various African nations, the minimum wage emerges as a critical indicator of income levels and labor standards.
Utilising reliable data from Trading Economics, we’ve compiled a list of African countries with the lowest minimum wages, ranked from highest to lowest when converted into US dollars.
This perspective offers a clearer understanding of the economic context and the purchasing power of these wages. Let’s delve into the data:
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Minimum Wage: 13,000 CVE/MonthDollar Equivalent: $128.90Effective from: January 2023
Kenya
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Minimum Wage: 15,120 KES/MonthDollar Equivalent: $105.07Effective from: May 2023Note: Minimum wages can vary across sectors in Kenya.
Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
Minimum Wage: 3,000 EGP/MonthDollar Equivalent: $97.06Effective from: July 2023Note: Minimum wage variations exist based on regions and sectors in Egypt.
Mozambique
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Minimum Wage: 5,800 MZN/MonthDollar Equivalent: $90.81Effective from: April 2023Note: Minimum wages can differ for urban and rural areas in Mozambique.
Nigeria
National Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria. [leadership]
Minimum Wage: 30,000 NGN/MonthDollar Equivalent: $39.44Effective from: January 2023
Angola
Angola [Unsplash]
Minimum Wage: 32,181 AOA/MonthDollar Equivalent: $38.94Effective from: December 2023
South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Minimum Wage: 25.42 ZAR/Hour (approximately 176 ZAR/Month after calculating working hours)Dollar Equivalent: $9.19Effective from: March 2023Note: The minimum wage in South Africa is set on an hourly basis.
Tunisia
Tunisia [Unsplash]
Minimum Wage: 16.5 TND/DayDollar Equivalent: $5.34Effective from: April 2023Note: The daily minimum wage applies to various industries in Tunisia.
By presenting the minimum wages in terms of US dollars, we gain valuable insights into the relative standards of living and economic conditions across these African nations.
