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EU Gender Gap in Cultural Employment Shrinks to 0.8%

7/15/2025

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The EU has made significant strides in closing the gender gap in cultural employment, shrinking it from 6.4% in 2015 to just 0.8% by 2024. Women now dominate cultural roles in 16 countries, including Latvia and Estonia, yet they still face a wage disparity, earning 13.5% less than their male counterparts. In most EU nations, women's engagement in cultural activities surpasses that of men, particularly among younger age groups.

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The EU has made significant strides in closing the gender gap in cultural employment, shrinking it from 6.4% in 2015 to just 0.8% by 2024. Women now dominate cultural roles in 16 countries, including Latvia and Estonia, yet they still face a wage disparity, earning 13.5% less than their male counterparts. In most EU nations, women's engagement in cultural activities surpasses that of men, particularly among younger age groups.