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

Netherlands
30.3
in 2025
Norway
32.7
in 2025
Netherlands rank
46th
Norway rank
44th

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

  • Netherlands
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 32.7 against 30.3 in Netherlands, a difference of 2.4.

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

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

Netherlands ranks 46th and Norway ranks 44th of 47 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 31.8 33.9 2.1 Norway
2010s 31.61 33.68 2.07 Norway
2020s 30.65 32.83 2.18 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, Netherlands or Norway?
Norway, at 32.7 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 Netherlands and Norway?
2.4, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Norway?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Netherlands and Norway rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Netherlands ranks 46th 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). 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
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