Ireland vs Sweden: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly

Ireland
34.1
in 2026
Sweden
33.1
in 2026
Ireland rank
38th
Sweden rank
41st

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

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 34.1 against 33.1 in Sweden, a difference of 1.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 38th and Sweden ranks 41st of 47 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 35 35.2 0.2 Sweden
2010s 35.06 35.49 0.43 Sweden
2020s 34.51 34.51 0 —

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, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 34.1 against 33.1 in Sweden as of 2026.
What is the difference in average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who between Ireland and Sweden?
1, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
19 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Ireland ranks 38th and Sweden ranks 41st 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
Last refreshed