Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania
Lithuania: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional was 38.9 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
38.9
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
15th
of 35 countries
All-time high
39.2
in 1998
All-time low
37.5
in 2001
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania stood at 38.9.
The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania peaked at 39.2 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 37.5, in 2001.
That places Lithuania 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 39.2 | — |
| 1999 | 37.8 | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 37.6 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 37.5 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 37.6 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 37.8 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 38.2 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 38.3 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 38.6 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 39.1 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 39.1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 38.5 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 38.2 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 37.9 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 38.1 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 38.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 38.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 38.5 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 38.6 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 38.7 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 38.7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 38.8 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 38.8 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 39.1 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 38.9 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 38.8 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 38.7 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 38.9 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 38.9 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.5 | 37.8 | 39.2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 38.23 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.37 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.87 | 38.7 | 39.1 | 7 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,880 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 526.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 615.89 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 592.78 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,209 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Lithuania was 38.9 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 39.2 in 1998.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.5 in 2001.
- How does Lithuania rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Lithuania ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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