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

Denmark
31.8
in 2026
Norway
32.2
in 2026
Denmark rank
45th
Norway rank
44th

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

  • Denmark
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 32.2 against 31.8 in Denmark, a difference of 0.4.

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

Denmark ranks 45th and Norway ranks 44th of 47 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 34.5 33.7 0.8 Denmark
2010s 34.27 33.75 0.52 Denmark
2020s 32.67 32.69 0.0143 Norway

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 Norway?
Norway, at 32.2 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 Norway?
0.4, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
19 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Denmark ranks 45th and Norway ranks 44th 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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