While most employees work on a full-time schedule, part-time jobs are becoming more common as staff look for greater flexibility and a better work-life balance. Businesses may also be keen to hire part-time to limit costs and handle shifting workloads.
According to Eurostat, 17.1% of employed people in the EU worked part-time in 2024. The agency defines a part-time worker as someone whose usual working hours are lower than those of a comparable full-time worker in their main job.
