Denmark vs Norway: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who
Denmark
32.3 Hour
in 2026
Norway
33.1 Hour
in 2026
Denmark rank
43rd
Norway rank
41st
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who over time
- Denmark
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 33.1 Hour against 32.3 Hour in Denmark, a difference of 0.8 Hour.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Norway ahead.
Denmark ranks 43rd and Norway ranks 41st of 45 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.55 Hour | 35.6 Hour | 1.05 Hour | Norway |
| 2000s | 34.96 Hour | 34.74 Hour | 0.22 Hour | Denmark |
| 2010s | 34.27 Hour | 33.75 Hour | 0.52 Hour | Denmark |
| 2020s | 32.74 Hour | 32.81 Hour | 0.0714 Hour | 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 33.1 Hour against 32.3 Hour 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?
- 0.8 Hour, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
- How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Denmark ranks 43rd and Norway ranks 41st of 45 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 occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.