Why do the Dutch work less yet stay highly productive?
The average working week for both full-time and part-time workers in the Netherlands combined is around 32.1 hours in 2024, according to Eurostat data. This stems not from a mandated four-day week but from part-time jobs, flexible laws, and cultural support for balance. While full-time contracts remain 36-40 hours, 38.7% work part-time.