Countries with the Most Part-Time Employment (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Malawi leads with part-time employment (%) of 64.7%.
Netherlands ranks #2 at 62.2%.
Ethiopia ranks #3 at 61.4%.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #4 at 55.5%.
Rwanda ranks #5 at 55.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Part-Time Employment (%)
| # | Country | Part-Time Employment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malawi | 64.7% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Netherlands | 62.2% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Ethiopia | 61.4% | 2021 |
| 4 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.5% | 2022 |
| 5 |  Rwanda | 55.1% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Kiribati | 54.9% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Norway | 51.1% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 49.9% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Austria | 49.7% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Ghana | 49.3% | 2022 |
| 11 |  Iceland | 48.9% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Sweden | 47.6% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Denmark | 46.1% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Ecuador | 45.7% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Finland | 45.7% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Belgium | 44.8% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Germany | 44.2% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Tonga | 44.1% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Ireland | 42.6% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Argentina | 41.7% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Uruguay | 40.6% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Canada | 40.1% | 2024 |
| 23 |  United Kingdom | 40.0% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Tanzania | 39.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Peru | 39.8% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest part-time employment (%) in 2024?
Malawi has the highest part-time employment (%) at 64.7% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 125 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.