Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 30.64 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe is 30.64, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe peaked at 31.61 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 28.59, in 2020.
Northern Europe ranks 85th of 87 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 31.61 | — |
| 2006 | 31.43 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 31.4 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 31.1 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 30.64 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 30.67 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 30.89 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 30.91 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 30.68 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 31.12 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 30.95 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 30.87 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 31.08 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 31.15 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 30.17 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 28.59 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 29.6 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 30.55 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 30.4 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 30.65 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 30.65 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 30.65 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 30.64 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.24 | 30.64 | 31.61 | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.85 | 30.17 | 31.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.22 | 28.59 | 30.65 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
More work & labour data for Northern Europe
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 55,693 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2096 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2143 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2044 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4664 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 104,902 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 110,432 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 54,739 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,681 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Northern Europe was 30.64 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 31.61 in 2005.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.59 in 2020.
- How does Northern Europe rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Northern Europe ranks 85th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.