Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Italy
Italy: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly was 36 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
36
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
37.1
in 2008
All-time low
35.4
in 2021
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Italy, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Italy stood at 36.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Italy peaked at 37.1 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 35.4, in 2021.
Italy ranks 28th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 37.1 | — |
| 2009 | 36.9 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 36.7 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 36.4 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 35.9 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 36 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 35.9 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 36 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 36 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 36.3 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 36.5 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 36.3 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 35.6 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 35.4 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 35.6 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 35.5 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 35.8 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 35.9 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 36 | +0.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 36 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.15, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 36 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.9, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 | 36.9 | 37.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 36.2 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.69 | 35.4 | 36 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.662 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 44,671 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,512 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 17,865 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Italy?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Italy was 36 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 37.1 in 2008.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.4 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Italy ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who worked in this job during the reference week by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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