Eurofound data: fully remote work falls to 14% across EU as hybrid holds steady

New Eurofound e-Survey data reveals that fully remote work arrangements across the EU fell from 24% in 2022 to 14% in 2024, while hybrid work has remained stable at 44–45%. Workplace-only arrangements rose from 36% to 41% over the same period. Despite the decline in fully remote roles, 24% of workers now say they want to work exclusively from home – the highest figure recorded.

Why this matters: The data confirms what many remote workers have felt anecdotally: pure remote positions are becoming harder to find, but hybrid arrangements are holding firm as the new default. For job seekers, this means being flexible about hybrid arrangements significantly widens the opportunity pool. For those already established in fully remote roles, the data underscores the value of that arrangement – it is increasingly scarce.

The survey also reveals a persistent gender gap: men are more likely to access hybrid arrangements than women, and a rural-urban divide in telework access remains. Workers in knowledge-intensive sectors (IT, finance, professional services) retain the highest rates of remote and hybrid access, while those in manufacturing, retail, and care work see minimal change.

The findings feed into Eurofound’s forthcoming report “Working Anytime and Anywhere in the EU After the Pandemic,” expected in June 2026, which will examine how flexible work affects job quality and well-being. For context on how remote work varies across European countries, see our digital nomad visa comparison guide.