Belgium vs Ireland: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic
Belgium
35.9
in 2025
Ireland
35.5
in 2025
Belgium rank
38th
Ireland rank
39th
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 35.9 against 35.5 in Ireland, a difference of 0.4.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 38th and Ireland ranks 39th of 47 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.8 | 35.55 | 1.25 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 37.09 | 35.69 | 1.4 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 36.4 | 35.87 | 0.5333 | Belgium |
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, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 35.9 against 35.5 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.4, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Belgium ranks 38th and Ireland ranks 39th 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). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.