Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia
Estonia: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 38.1 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
38.1 Hour
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
41 Hour
in 1998
All-time low
38.1 Hour
in 2008
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia, 1998–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
In 2008, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia stood at 38.1 Hour. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia peaked at 41 Hour in 1998 and was at its lowest, 38.1 Hour, in 2008.
Estonia ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 41 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 40.9 Hour | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 40 Hour | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 39.2 Hour | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 39.3 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 39.1 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 39.4 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 39.7 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 39.7 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 39.2 Hour | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 38.1 Hour | -2.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 38.1 Hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 38.1 Hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.95 Hour | 40.9 Hour | 41 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 39.3 Hour | 38.1 Hour | 40 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6763 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 259.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 417.66 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 825.5 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia was 38.1 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 41 Hour in 1998.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.1 Hour in 2008.
- How does Estonia rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Estonia ranks 21st 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 Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia 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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