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Here, the working time per worker was around 2,456 hours per year, which is just under 47 hours per week. In Germany, on the other hand, it was just under 1,354 hours per year (26 per week and 3.7 per day), which was the lowest of all the countries studied. [1]
Only 1.1% of Danes have to work 50 or more hours a week, ... lower proportion than the world average of 10.2%. ... policies that help generate a strong work-life balance in Denmark.
Country GDP per working hour (2017 US$ PPP) Year Luxembourg 146.1 2023 Ireland 142.5 2023 Norway 92.6 2023 Netherlands 79.8 2023 Denmark 78.2 2023 Switzerland 75.6 ...
[19] [20] For example, in the U.S in the late 19th century it was estimated that the average work week was over 60 hours per week. [21] Today the average hours worked in the U.S. is around 33, [22] with the average man employed full-time for 8.4 hours per work day, and the average woman employed full-time for 7.9 hours per work day. [23]
Denmark is known for its relatively high trust in its system, as 44% of Danes reported high or moderately high trust in the government to OECD. That’s compared to the national average of 39%.
Before 2012, a worker after one year of full employment is entitled to: 24 working days if they work 6 days per week; and 20 working days if they work 5 days per week. This was challenged by the EU. [32] From June 2012, workers are allowed to take holidays in their first year of employment. [33] Workers are also entitled to 10 paid public holidays.
This is the map and list of European countries by monthly average wage (annual divided by 12 months), gross and net income (after taxes) for full-time employees in their local currency and in euros. The chart below reflects the average (mean) wage as reported by various data providers, like Eurostat. [1]
The maximum average working week in the UK is 48 hours, as normally calculated as an average over the course of seventeen weeks. This was established in UK law in 1998. [101] [102] However, the UK allows individuals to opt out if they so choose and there are exceptions, such as for those working in emergency services. Individuals can choose to ...