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How Long Will Europeans Work For?

Eurostat have released an about how long a person can expect to be active in the European labour market during his or her life. The data is measured in years and it's based on someone who was 15-years-old in 2019. On average, the expected duration of working life in the European Union was 35.2 years - 3.6 years longer than in 2000. In individual member states, it ranges from 32 years in Italy to 42 years in Sweden.

The data also includes several countries outside the EU and their figures are diverse. In Turkey for example, a 15-year-old can expect a working life of 29.3 years. In Iceland, however, a 15-year-old can expect to work for far longer - 45.8 years in total. Elsewhere, the duration of work is estimated at 42.6 years in Switzerland and 39.8 years in Norway.

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This chart shows the estimated duration of working life for a 15-year-old in 2019 (in years).

Number of employees in the European Union 2009-2025
Employment rate in the European Union 2005-2025, by gender
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of European Union member states 2025
Age distribution in the European Union 1960-2025
GDP of the European Union 2011-2024
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Nominal wage and salary growth in the European Union and Euro area 2010-2025

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