Denmark vs Netherlands: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic
Denmark
33.2
in 2025
Netherlands
31.1
in 2025
Denmark rank
45th
Netherlands rank
46th
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic over time
- Denmark
- Netherlands
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 33.2 against 31.1 in Netherlands, a difference of 2.1.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 45th and Netherlands ranks 46th of 47 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.1 | 30.95 | 3.15 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 33.63 | 30.34 | 3.29 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 33.65 | 31.07 | 2.58 | Denmark |
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 Netherlands?
- Denmark, at 33.2 against 31.1 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Denmark and Netherlands?
- 2.1, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Netherlands?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Netherlands rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Denmark ranks 45th and Netherlands ranks 46th 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.