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The ordinary weekly working hours in Sweden are stated to equal 40 hours. However, the actual average reported weekly working hours fluctuated between 29.2 and 30.7 hours per week during the period from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, an actual working week amounted to 30 hours on average for both part-time and full-time employees.
Highest number of weekly working hours among self-employed
The highest actual average weekly working hours in 2022 were among self-employed, who worked 32.7 hours per week. Around 514,000 people in Sweden are self-employed, and the highest number of them were between 45 and 54 years old.
25 to 54-year old worked the most hours
The lowest number of actual average working hours per week was among the youngest in the working population, aged 15 to 24 years. They worked on average 25.4 hours per week. The highest actual working hours were among 25 to 54-year old people, who worked on average 31 hours per week.
Highest number of weekly working hours among self-employed
The highest actual average weekly working hours in 2022 were among self-employed, who worked 32.7 hours per week. Around 514,000 people in Sweden are self-employed, and the highest number of them were between 45 and 54 years old.
25 to 54-year old worked the most hours
The lowest number of actual average working hours per week was among the youngest in the working population, aged 15 to 24 years. They worked on average 25.4 hours per week. The highest actual working hours were among 25 to 54-year old people, who worked on average 31 hours per week.
