Average usual weekly: quarterly data … occupation quarterly in France
France: Average usual weekly: quarterly data … occupation quarterly was 36.7 Hour in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
36.7 Hour
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
35th
of 47 countries
All-time high
38.1 Hour
in 2005
All-time low
36.3 Hour
in 2002
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France is 36.7 Hour, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France peaked at 38.1 Hour in 2005 and was at its lowest, 36.3 Hour, in 2002.
France ranks 35th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average usual weekly: quarterly data … occupation quarterly in France, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 37.8 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 37.7 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 37.2 Hour | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 36.8 Hour | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 36.3 Hour | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 38 Hour | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 38 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 38.1 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 38.1 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 38.1 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 38.1 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 37.9 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 38.1 Hour | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 37.9 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 37.8 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 37.4 Hour | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 37.2 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 37.2 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 37.3 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 37.2 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 37.3 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 37.4 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 37.3 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 36.9 Hour | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 37.1 Hour | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 36.9 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 36.9 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 36.7 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 36.7 Hour | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 36.7 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.1 Hour, 96% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 36.7 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 37.4 Hour, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.75 Hour | 37.7 Hour | 37.8 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.66 Hour | 36.3 Hour | 38.1 Hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.48 Hour | 37.2 Hour | 38.1 Hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.93 Hour | 36.7 Hour | 37.3 Hour | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
- 32 Italy 37.2 Hour compare
- 32 Luxembourg 37.2 Hour compare
- 32 Sweden 37.2 Hour compare
- 36 United Kingdom 36.6 Hour compare
- 36 United Kingdom 36.6 Hour compare
- 38 Belgium 35.6 Hour compare
More work & labour data for France
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 62,374 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,191 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,294 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 68,485 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France was 36.7 Hour in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 Hour in 2005.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.3 Hour in 2002.
- How does France rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- France ranks 35th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France 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 occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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