Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Poland
Poland: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly was 38.4 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
38.4
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
9th
of 47 countries
All-time high
39.1
in 2008
All-time low
37.8
in 2020
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Poland, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Poland stood at 38.4.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Poland peaked at 39.1 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 37.8, in 2020.
Poland ranks 9th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39.1 | — |
| 2009 | 38.6 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 38.8 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 38.6 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 38.7 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 38.5 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 39 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 38.7 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 38.9 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 38.4 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 38.2 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 38 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 37.8 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 38.9 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 38.7 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 38.4 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 37.9 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 37.8 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 38.4 | +1.6% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 38.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.15, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Poland's 38.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.9, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.85 | 38.6 | 39.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.58 | 38 | 39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.27 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More work & labour data for Poland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Poland?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Poland was 38.4 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 39.1 in 2008.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.8 in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Poland ranks 9th 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 Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland 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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