In 2022, people working in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry had the highest average working hours in Iceland by a significant margin, with more than 50 hours worked per week. The transportation and storage industry follows in second with more than 40 hours in an average week. People who work in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry worked the least in Iceland. The average actual weekly working hours in Iceland were 35.5 in 2022.
Average actual weekly working hours in Iceland by industry in 2022
Characteristic
Average weekly working hours
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
51.2
Transportation and storage
41.1
Construction
39.4
Manufacturing and Mining and quarrying
38.9
Electricity and Water supply
38.7
Information and communication
37.4
Tourism industries
36.3
Financial and insurance activities
36.2
Various specialiced activities
34.8
Other activites
33.8
Accommodation and food service activities
33.6
Real estate activities
33.3
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
33.2
Public admin., Education and Health/Social activities
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