When it comes to work-life balance, the number of hours you spend at the office can make all the difference. A recent report from the European Statistical Office, Eurostat, provides valuable insights into the working hours of European residents aged between 20 and 64.
The Netherlands: A Leader in Short Working Weeks
Topping the list of countries with the shortest working weeks is the Netherlands, where workers clock in an average of just 33.2 hours per week. This Dutch dedication to work-life balance is closely followed by Germany, where employees put in 35.3 hours per week.
Denmark rounds out the top three, with a mere ten-minute difference, resulting in an average of 35.4 working hours per week.
ountries with the Shortest Working Hours in Europe
According to a recent report by the European Statistical Office, Eurostat, the shortest working weeks are recorded in the Netherlands, with workers serving 33.2 hours per week, followed by Germany with 35.3 hours per week and Denmark, with only 10 minutes more – totalling to 35.4 working hours per week
Other countries with shorter working hours include:
- Norway (35.5)
- Estonia (38)
- Austria (36)
- Switzerland (36)
- Finland (36.2)
- Belgium (36.9)
- Ireland (36.9)
- France (37.4)
- Italy (37.4)
- Spain (37.8)
- Luxembourg (38.1)