In 2023, the hours worked by employees on the main job in Germany remained nearly unchanged at around 34.25 hours per week per person. Yet 2023 saw the lowest hours worked in this industry in Germany with 34.25 hours per week per person. Nevertheless, the hours worked has been subject to fluctuation over the observed period.
Average usual weekly hours worked on the main job in Germany from 2010 to 2023
Characteristic
Average usual weekly hours
2023
34.25
2022
34.5
2021
34.6
2020
34.45
2019
34.43
2018
34.48
2017
34.48
2016
34.58
2015
34.54
2014
34.6
2013
34.56
2012
34.73
2011
34.66
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OECD. (July 10, 2024). Average usual weekly hours worked on the main job in Germany from 2010 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 27, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/419570/main-job-average-weekly-working-hours-germany-y-on-y/
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