Study sites

1. Cambodia
Workers: 918,000
Women workers: 76%
Export value 2024: US$ 13.6 billion (~£10.7 billion)
Monthly minimum wage 2025: US$ 208 (~£157)

2. Ethiopia
Workers: 62,000
Women workers: 75%
Export value 2022: US$ 180 million (£147 million)
Monthly minimum wage 2022: none, average wage US$ 26 (£21)

3. Jordan
Workers: 78,000
Women workers: 75%
Export value 2024: JD 1.7 billion (~£1.8 billion)
Monthly minimum wage 2025: JD 230 (~£244)

4. United Kingdom
Workers: 25,000
Women workers: 60%
Export value 2022: £292 million
Hourly minimum wage 2025: £12.21