Denmark vs Ireland: Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008

Denmark
33.9
in 2008
Ireland
35.7
in 2008
Denmark rank
37th
Ireland rank
34th

Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 35.7 against 33.9 in Denmark, a difference of 1.8.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 37th and Ireland ranks 34th of 40 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 35.55 38.45 2.9 Ireland
2000s 35.33 36.88 1.54 Ireland

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, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 35.7 against 33.9 in Denmark as of 2008.
What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Denmark and Ireland?
1.8, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
11 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2008.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
Denmark ranks 37th and Ireland ranks 34th of 40 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. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 433 data points, 1998–2008
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