Denmark vs Switzerland: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic
Denmark
33.2
in 2025
Switzerland
35.1
in 2025
Denmark rank
45th
Switzerland rank
42nd
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main … 2008-2026 2 economic over time
- Denmark
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 35.1 against 33.2 in Denmark, a difference of 1.9.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd of 47 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.1 | 34.75 | 0.65 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 33.63 | 34.86 | 1.23 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 33.65 | 35.17 | 1.52 | Switzerland |
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 Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 35.1 against 33.2 in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Denmark and Switzerland?
- 1.9, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Denmark ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd 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.