Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … 2008-2026 2 main in Cyprus

Cyprus: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … 2008-2026 2 main was 37.4 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
37.4
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
21st
of 47 countries
All-time high
38.9
in 2008
All-time low
37.2
in 2021
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Cyprus, 2008–2025

0102030402008201620252008: 38.92009: 38.52010: 38.72011: 38.52012: 38.72013: 38.12014: 37.62015: 37.72016: 37.92017: 38.12018: 382019: 37.72020: 37.52021: 37.22022: 37.52023: 38.22024: 37.72025: 37.4

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Cyprus is 37.4, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Cyprus peaked at 38.9 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 37.2, in 2021.

That places Cyprus 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job … 2008-2026 2 main in Cyprus, 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. 2) (2008-2026) in Cyprus, 2008 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2008 38.9 —
2009 38.5 -1.0%
2010 38.7 +0.5%
2011 38.5 -0.5%
2012 38.7 +0.5%
2013 38.1 -1.6%
2014 37.6 -1.3%
2015 37.7 +0.3%
2016 37.9 +0.5%
2017 38.1 +0.5%
2018 38 -0.3%
2019 37.7 -0.8%
2020 37.5 -0.5%
2021 37.2 -0.8%
2022 37.5 +0.8%
2023 38.2 +1.9%
2024 37.7 -1.3%
2025 37.4 -0.8%

Cyprus compared with similar countries

  • Cyprus's 37.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.6, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Cyprus's 37.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 36, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.7 38.5 38.9 2
2010s 38.1 37.6 38.7 10
2020s 37.58 37.2 38.2 6

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 19 Croatia 37.5 compare
  2. 19 Croatia 37.5 compare
  3. 21 Slovakia 37.4 compare
  4. 21 Slovakia 37.4 compare
  5. 24 Malta 37.2 compare
  6. 24 Portugal 37.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Cyprus?
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Cyprus was 37.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 38.9 in 2008.
What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 37.2 in 2021.
How does Cyprus rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Cyprus ranks 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cyprus 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). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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)
Source
Eurostat
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49 places, 845 data points, 2008–2025
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