Economic Statistics - unemployment, inflation, etc..

Salaries

Average salary in 2005 was 22,418 Euros. In 2003 it was 19,808.06 Euros. Women received an average of 36% less than men. The 2007 minimum wage is €570.60, a rise of 5.5%. For 2005 it was 513 Euros per month. The government has promised 600€ for 2008, the next election year. During 2005 20% were considered below the relative poverty line, while 40% could not afford a week's holiday.