Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Romania
Romania: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly was 38.2 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
38.2
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
11th
of 47 countries
All-time high
39.5
in 2021
All-time low
38.2
in 2026
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Romania, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Romania is 38.2, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 0.5% 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 Romania peaked at 39.5 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38.2, in 2026.
That places Romania 11th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39.1 | — |
| 2009 | 38.9 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 38.8 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 38.7 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 38.5 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 38.7 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 38.8 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 38.4 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 38.7 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 38.8 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 38.5 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 38.9 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 38.7 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 39.5 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 39.3 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 39.1 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 38.6 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 38.4 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 38.2 | -0.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 38.2 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.15, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Romania's 38.2 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 | 39 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.68 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.83 | 38.2 | 39.5 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Romania?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Romania was 38.2 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 39.5 in 2021.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.2 in 2026.
- How does Romania rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Romania ranks 11th 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 Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania 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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