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Inês Trindade Pereira

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

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.  

The lowest hourly labour costs were recorded in Bulgaria at €10.6, Romania at €12.5, and Hungary at €14.1.  

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