In Albania, the average working week is 41 hours, marking a slight decrease compared to the previous year, from 41.6 hours in 2023 to 41.3 hours in 2024.
The sector with the lowest workload was public administration and social services, where employees worked an average of 40.5 hours per week. Meanwhile, the trade, transport, hospitality and business services sectors recorded the highest workload, with 46.8 hours of weekly work.
The manufacturing sector also remains among the most intensive, with 46.4 hours per week, followed by construction with 45.1 hours. The extractive industry and energy maintained a stable level of work, with 43.2 hours per week, reflecting stability in demand and production.
On the other hand, agriculture recorded the lowest weekly working hours, with only 35.5 hours, due to the seasonal nature of work in this sector.
Compared to the European average of 36 hours per week, Albanian employees will work about 5 hours more per week in 2024.
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