Belgium vs France: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly

Belgium
33.2
in 2026
France
34.4
in 2026
Belgium rank
39th
France rank
36th

Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly over time

  • Belgium
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 34.4 against 33.2 in Belgium, a difference of 1.2.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 39th and France ranks 36th of 47 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and France in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
2000s 36.45 36.3 0.15 Belgium
2010s 36.36 35.92 0.44 Belgium
2020s 33.91 35.39 1.47 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who, Belgium or France?
France, at 34.4 against 33.2 in Belgium as of 2026.
What is the difference in average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who between Belgium and France?
1.2, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
19 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Belgium ranks 39th and France ranks 36th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who worked in this job during the reference week by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who worked in this job during the reference week by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 890 data points, 2008–2026
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