Cyprus Maintains Steady Work Week

Employees in Cyprus worked an average of 37.7 hours per week in 2025, virtually unchanged from 37.8 hours recorded a decade earlier, according to Eurostat data. The figures cover employed people aged 20 to 64 in both full-time and part-time positions and point to relatively stable working patterns despite broader shifts across the European labour market.

Gender Disparities In Workload

Working hours continued to vary by gender. Men in Cyprus worked an average of 39 hours per week, while women averaged 36.3 hours. The gap highlights differences in labour market participation and working arrangements, reflecting trends seen across many European economies.

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Comparative Insights Across The European Union

Across the European Union, average actual working hours declined from 36.9 hours in 2015 to 35.9 hours in 2025. Against that backdrop, Cyprus recorded one of the more stable trends in the bloc, with average working hours remaining largely unchanged over the past decade.

Highest And Lowest Average Hours In The EU

Greece recorded the longest average work week in the EU at 39.6 hours, followed by Bulgaria and Poland at 38.7 hours and Lithuania at 38.4 hours. At the other end of the scale, the Netherlands reported the shortest average work week at 31.9 hours. Denmark and Germany followed at 33.9 hours, while Austria recorded an average of 34 hours. The figures highlight significant differences in working patterns across European labour markets.

Occupational Variances In Work Hours

Working hours also varied considerably by profession. Skilled workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing recorded the longest average work week at 42 hours, followed by managers at 40.6 hours and armed forces personnel at 39.4 hours. Among occupations with shorter working hours, elementary occupations averaged 31.8 hours per week. Administrative support staff worked an average of 34 hours, while service and sales workers averaged 34.5 hours. The data illustrate how working time continues to differ across sectors and occupations, reflecting varying labour demands and employment structures throughout the EU.