How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sweden?

23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Iraq vs Sweden: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person

Iraq

30.35

in 2027

Sweden

29.2

in 2027

Iraq rank

177th

Sweden rank

180th

Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person over time

Iraq
Sweden

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 30.35 against 29.2 in Sweden, a difference of 1.15.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.

Iraq ranks 177th and Sweden ranks 180th of 188 countries.

Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	Sweden	Difference	Ahead
2000s	36.22	29.69	6.53	Iraq
2010s	33.33	29.78	3.54	Iraq
2020s	30.34	29.14	1.2	Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average weekly hours actually worked per employed person, Iraq or Sweden?: Iraq, at 30.35 against 29.2 in Sweden as of 2027.
What is the difference in average weekly hours actually worked per employed person between Iraq and Sweden?: 1.15, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sweden?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Iraq and Sweden rank globally for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?: Iraq ranks 177th and Sweden ranks 180th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.