Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 in Denmark
Denmark: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 was 34.6 in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
34.6
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
37th
of 40 countries
All-time high
35.8
in 2001
All-time low
33.8
in 1998
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark, 1998–2008
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Denmark is 34.6, 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 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 33.8, in 1998.
Denmark ranks 37th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 33.8 | — |
| 1999 | 35.3 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 35.5 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 35.8 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 35.3 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 35 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 34.3 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 35.1 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 34.6 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 35 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 34.6 | -1.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 34.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9, 91% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 34.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.55 | 33.8 | 35.3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 35.02 | 34.3 | 35.8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 34 Sweden 35.5 compare
- 34 United Kingdom 35.5 compare
- 34 United Kingdom 35.5 compare
- 38 Norway 34 compare
- 39 Netherlands 32.2 compare
- 39 Netherlands 32.2 compare
More work & labour data for Denmark
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1326 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3351 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,829 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 485.03 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,899 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,964 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,863 1000 No (2100)
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 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 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 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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