Denmark vs Germany: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly

Denmark
31.8
in 2026
Germany
32.9
in 2026
Denmark rank
45th
Germany rank
42nd

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

  • Denmark
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 32.9 against 31.8 in Denmark, a difference of 1.1.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 45th and Germany ranks 42nd of 47 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 34.5 35.75 1.25 Germany
2010s 34.27 35.26 0.99 Germany
2020s 32.5 33.23 0.7333 Germany

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, Denmark or Germany?
Germany, at 32.9 against 31.8 in Denmark as of 2026.
What is the difference in average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who between Denmark and Germany?
1.1, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Denmark ranks 45th and Germany ranks 42nd 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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