Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium
Belgium: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 36.5 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
36.5 Hour
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
29th
of 40 countries
All-time high
38.5 Hour
in 1998
All-time low
35.9 Hour
in 2004
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium, 1998–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium is 36.5 Hour, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium peaked at 38.5 Hour in 1998 and was at its lowest, 35.9 Hour, in 2004.
That places Belgium 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.5 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 36.4 Hour | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 36.9 Hour | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 36.9 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 36.8 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 36.5 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 35.9 Hour | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 36.3 Hour | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 36.5 Hour | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 36.8 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 36.5 Hour | -0.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 36.5 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 96% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 36.5 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 96% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.45 Hour | 36.4 Hour | 38.5 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 36.57 Hour | 35.9 Hour | 36.9 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More work & labour data for Belgium
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1395 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,349 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,563 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Belgium was 36.5 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 38.5 Hour in 1998.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.9 Hour in 2004.
- How does Belgium rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Belgium ranks 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
- Is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who worked in this job during the reference week by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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