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In 2024, the average hourly labour costs in the EU were estimated to be €33.5, up on 2023's rate of €31.9, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

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Video. Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Updated: 04/04/2025 - 14:45 GMT+2

Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

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