Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional was 37.7 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
37.7
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
19th
of 35 countries
All-time high
38.5
in 1999
All-time low
36.5
in 2008
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg stood at 37.7.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg peaked at 38.5 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 36.5, in 2008.
That places Luxembourg 19th 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.4 | — |
| 1999 | 38.5 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 38.4 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 38.2 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 38 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 38.1 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 37.7 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 37.5 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 37.3 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 36.6 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 36.5 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 37.2 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 37.2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 37 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 37 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 37.1 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 38 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 37.8 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 37.5 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 37.4 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 37.6 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 37.7 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 37.4 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 38.1 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 38 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 37.7 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 37.3 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 37.5 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 37.7 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.45 | 38.4 | 38.5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.55 | 36.5 | 38.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.43 | 37 | 38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.67 | 37.3 | 38.1 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Luxembourg was 37.7 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 38.5 in 1999.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.5 in 2008.
- How does Luxembourg rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Luxembourg ranks 19th out of 35 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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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