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Sweden’s Labour Costs Are 10x as High as Bulgaria’s

According to Eurostat, there are tremendous differences across the European Union when it comes to average hourly labour costs. In the EU28, average annual labour costs across the whole economy (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated at €23.7 in 2013.

The lowest labour costs per hour were recorded in Bulgaria, which had a mere €3.7. There is a massive gap between Bulgaria and Sweden where the highest average hourly labour costs were recorded. Workers in Sweden cost an average of €40.1 per hour.

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This chart shows European Union labour costs per hour in 2013, whole economy.

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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