Austria vs Germany: Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly
Austria
35.3
in 2026
Germany
34.2
in 2026
Austria rank
40th
Germany rank
43rd
Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly over time
- Austria
- Germany
How they compare
Austria currently reports 35.3 against 34.2 in Germany, a difference of 1.1.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Austria has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 40th and Germany ranks 43rd of 47 countries.
Austria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 | 35.6 | 2.4 | Austria |
| 2010s | 36.83 | 35.26 | 1.57 | Austria |
| 2020s | 35.48 | 34.4 | 1.08 | Austria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional, Austria or Germany?
- Austria, at 35.3 against 34.2 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Austria and Germany?
- 1.1, with Austria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Germany?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
- How do Austria and Germany rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Austria ranks 40th and Germany ranks 43rd of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job 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.