Germany vs Netherlands: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … 2008-2026 2 main

Germany
33.2
in 2025
Netherlands
30.3
in 2025
Germany rank
43rd
Netherlands rank
46th

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … 2008-2026 2 main over time

  • Germany
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 33.2 against 30.3 in Netherlands, a difference of 2.9.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.

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

Germany ranks 43rd and Netherlands ranks 46th of 47 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 35.6 31.8 3.8 Germany
2010s 35.19 31.61 3.58 Germany
2020s 33.65 30.65 3 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, Germany or Netherlands?
Germany, at 33.2 against 30.3 in Netherlands as of 2025.
What is the difference in average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who between Germany and Netherlands?
2.9, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Germany ranks 43rd and Netherlands ranks 46th 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). 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)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 845 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed