Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Germany
Germany: Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly was 34.2 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
34.2
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
43rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
35.7
in 2010
All-time low
34.1
in 2025
Years of data
18
2008–2026
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Germany, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Germany stood at 34.2.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Germany peaked at 35.7 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 34.1, in 2025.
Germany ranks 43rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 35.6 | — |
| 2009 | 35.6 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 35.7 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 35.5 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 35.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 35.3 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 35.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 35.2 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 35.2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 34.9 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 35 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 34.8 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 34.6 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 34.4 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 34.3 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 34.1 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 34.2 | +0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 34.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.1, 90% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 34.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 37.4, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 35.26 | 34.9 | 35.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.4 | 34.1 | 34.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 40 Austria 35.3 compare
- 41 Finland 35.2 compare
- 42 Switzerland 34.9 compare
- 43 Norway 34.2 compare
- 45 Denmark 33.1 compare
- 46 Netherlands 31 compare
- 46 Netherlands 31 compare
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Germany?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Germany was 34.2 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 35.7 in 2010.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.1 in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Germany ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job 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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