Gabon North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Gabon

Minimum Wage

FCFA865.38 /hr

$1.55 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FCFA555,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +797% Gabon vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Gabon mandates a wage floor of $2/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $996/mo in Gabon versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 9.0:1 ratio. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 20.1%.

Gabon's unemployment rate is 20.1% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Gabon and North Korea
Metric	Gabon	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	FCFA865.38 $1.55	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	FCFA150,000 $269.30	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	FCFA1,800,000 $3,231.60	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	FCFA555,000 /mo $996.41	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+796.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	FCFA430,000 /mo $771.99	₩90,000 /mo $100	+672.0%
Median individual income /yr	FCFA2,400,000 /yr $4,308.80	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Gabon is higher.

Work Week

Gabon: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 60 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Overtime capped at 20 hours/week, permitted only for exceptional, urgent, or seasonal work. Weekday overtime at 125% of normal rate; Sundays/public holidays at 150-200%. Employees entitled to 10 consecutive hours of daily rest and one full day of weekly rest (usually Sunday). Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Gabon mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Gabon

Compare Gabon with...

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Gabon vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Gabon vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Gabon vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Gabon vs France € 12.02 /hr

Gabon vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Gabon vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Gabon vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

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Gabon vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Gabon vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Gabon vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Gabon vs Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Gabon or North Korea?

In Gabon, the minimum wage is FCFA865.38/hr ($1.55 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Gabon compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Gabon is FCFA555,000/mo ($996.41 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Gabon earn approximately 797% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Gabon and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Gabon earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Gabon and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Gabon. Workers in Gabon work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Gabon working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.