5 Countries with the Lowest Minimum Wage in the World

In this article, we will look at 5 Countries with the lowest minimum wage in the world. If you want to read more about these countries and check out our detailed analysis of the global labour market, you can go directly to 20 Countries with the Lowest Minimum Wage in the World.

5. Pakistan

Minimum Hourly Wage: $0.30

Pakistan’s post-pandemic recovery came to a halt in the year 2023, and the economy has contracted after 2 consecutive years of growth. The real GDP also declined by 0.6%. Moreover, the devastating floods resulted in heavy damage to the agriculture sector. As more than 44% of the unskilled workers are associated with agriculture it has significantly impacted poverty rates. The average minimum hourly wage for Pakistan is PKR 84.71 or $0.30.