Workaholic Employees
An average Icelander typically clocks in around 1,697 working hours per year, surpassing the work hours of most other European countries. Iceland ranks 26th globally regarding time spent at work but places 32nd when dedicating time to leisure, hobbies, or personal enjoyment.
Men in Iceland dedicate approximately 47 hours a week to work, while women invest about 37 hours. Notably, there’s a significant presence of women in the workforce, accounting for around 45%. Due to these demanding work hours, balancing work and family life in Iceland can be challenging.
