Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Finland
Finland: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 36.4 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
36.4 Hour
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
30th
of 40 countries
All-time high
38.9 Hour
in 1998
All-time low
36.3 Hour
in 2006
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Finland, 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 Finland is 36.4 Hour, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Finland peaked at 38.9 Hour in 1998 and was at its lowest, 36.3 Hour, in 2006.
That places Finland 30th 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.9 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 37 Hour | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 37.3 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 37.1 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 36.8 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 37.1 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 36.7 Hour | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 36.6 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 36.3 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 36.3 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 36.4 Hour | +0.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 36.4 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 96% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Finland's 36.4 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 | 37.95 Hour | 37 Hour | 38.9 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 36.73 Hour | 36.3 Hour | 37.3 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More work & labour data for Finland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3571 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.35 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3641 % 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 0.2994 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,282 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 583.99 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,261 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,341 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,601 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Finland?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Finland was 36.4 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 38.9 Hour in 1998.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.3 Hour in 2006.
- How does Finland rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Finland ranks 30th 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 Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland 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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