Ireland vs Switzerland: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job … 1992-2008
Ireland
35.9
in 2008
Switzerland
34.9
in 2008
Ireland rank
34th
Switzerland rank
36th
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job … 1992-2008 over time
- Ireland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 35.9 against 34.9 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 40 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.5 | 36.7 | 2.8 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 36.96 | 35.28 | 1.68 | 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, Ireland or Switzerland?
- Ireland, at 35.9 against 34.9 in Switzerland as of 2008.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between Ireland and Switzerland?
- 1, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2008.
- How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Ireland ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 36th 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) (1992-2008). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.