The average real wages worldwide have seen *********** every year since 2006. However, in 2022, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising inflation rates led to a decrease in real average wages worldwide. In 2023 and 2024, real global wage growth was positive again, reaching *** percent in 2024.
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ILO. (November 28, 2024). Average annual real monthly wage growth worldwide from 2006 to 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1234219/average-real-wage-growth-globally/
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