List of African countries with lowest minimum wage in 2023

Ima Elijah 16:22 - 15 August 2023

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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.

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

Minimum Wage: 13,000 CVE/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $128.90
Effective from: January 2023

Kenya

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Minimum Wage: 15,120 KES/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $105.07
Effective from: May 2023
Note: Minimum wages can vary across sectors in Kenya.

Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt

Minimum Wage: 3,000 EGP/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $97.06
Effective from: July 2023
Note: Minimum wage variations exist based on regions and sectors in Egypt.

Mozambique

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Minimum Wage: 5,800 MZN/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $90.81
Effective from: April 2023
Note: Minimum wages can differ for urban and rural areas in Mozambique.

Nigeria

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Minimum Wage: 30,000 NGN/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $39.44
Effective from: January 2023

Angola

Angola [Unsplash]

Minimum Wage: 32,181 AOA/Month
Dollar Equivalent: $38.94
Effective 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: $9.19
Effective from: March 2023
Note: The minimum wage in South Africa is set on an hourly basis.

Tunisia

Tunisia [Unsplash]

Minimum Wage: 16.5 TND/Day
Dollar Equivalent: $5.34
Effective from: April 2023
Note: 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.