Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark

Denmark: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 34.6 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat

Latest (2008)
34.6 Hour
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
37th
of 40 countries
All-time high
35.8 Hour
in 2001
All-time low
33.8 Hour
in 1998
Years of data
11
1998–2008

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark, 1998–2008

0102030401998200320081998: 33.8 Hour1999: 35.3 Hour2000: 35.5 Hour2001: 35.8 Hour2002: 35.3 Hour2003: 35 Hour2004: 34.3 Hour2005: 35.1 Hour2006: 34.6 Hour2007: 35 Hour2008: 34.6 Hour

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark is 34.6 Hour, measured in 2008.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark peaked at 35.8 Hour in 2001 and was at its lowest, 33.8 Hour, in 1998.

Denmark ranks 37th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for 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. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data in Denmark, 1998 to 2008.
Year Hour Change
1998 33.8 Hour
1999 35.3 Hour +4.4%
2000 35.5 Hour +0.6%
2001 35.8 Hour +0.8%
2002 35.3 Hour -1.4%
2003 35 Hour -0.8%
2004 34.3 Hour -2.0%
2005 35.1 Hour +2.3%
2006 34.6 Hour -1.4%
2007 35 Hour +1.2%
2008 34.6 Hour -1.1%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 34.6 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 91% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 34.6 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 34.55 Hour 33.8 Hour 35.3 Hour 2
2000s 35.02 Hour 34.3 Hour 35.8 Hour 9

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 34 Sweden 35.5 Hour compare
  2. 34 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 35.5 Hour compare
  3. 34 United Kingdom 35.5 Hour compare
  4. 38 Norway 34 Hour compare
  5. 39 Netherlands 32.2 Hour compare
  6. 39 Netherlands 32.2 Hour compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark?
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark was 34.6 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 35.8 Hour in 2001.
What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 33.8 Hour in 1998.
How does Denmark rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Denmark ranks 37th out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
Is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark 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. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
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. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data
Unit
Hour
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 439 data points, 1998–2008
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