France vs Switzerland: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … occupation main
France
35.3
in 2025
Switzerland
35.3
in 2025
France rank
34th
Switzerland rank
34th
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … occupation main over time
- France
- Switzerland
How they compare
France currently reports 35.3 against 35.3 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1996 it was France ahead.
France ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 34th of 47 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.23 | 36.8 | 2.43 | France |
| 2000s | 37.1 | 37.03 | 0.07 | France |
| 2010s | 36.09 | 36.14 | 0.05 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 35.58 | 35.35 | 0.2333 | France |
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, France or Switzerland?
- France, at 35.3 against 35.3 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who between France and Switzerland?
- 0, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Switzerland?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do France and Switzerland rank globally for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- France ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 34th 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 occupation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.