Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 in Netherlands

Netherlands: Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 was 32.2 in 2008. ▬ Flat

Latest (2008)
32.2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
39th
of 40 countries
All-time high
32.5
in 2000
All-time low
31.7
in 1999
Years of data
11
1998–2008

Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Netherlands, 1998–2008

01020301998200320081998: 31.81999: 31.72000: 32.52001: 32.42002: 31.92003: 31.82004: 31.82005: 32.22006: 32.32007: 32.22008: 32.2

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Netherlands is 32.2, measured in 2008.

The figure is up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Netherlands peaked at 32.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 31.7, in 1999.

Netherlands ranks 39th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Average actual weekly: quarterly data … 1998-2008 1.1 in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for 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 in Netherlands, 1998 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1998 31.8 —
1999 31.7 -0.3%
2000 32.5 +2.5%
2001 32.4 -0.3%
2002 31.9 -1.5%
2003 31.8 -0.3%
2004 31.8 +0.0%
2005 32.2 +1.3%
2006 32.3 +0.3%
2007 32.2 -0.3%
2008 32.2 +0.0%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 32.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9, 85% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 32.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 31.75 31.7 31.8 2
2000s 32.14 31.8 32.5 9

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 37 Denmark 34.6 compare
  2. 38 Norway 34 compare
  3. 39 Netherlands 32.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Netherlands?
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Netherlands was 32.2 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 32.5 in 2000.
What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 31.7 in 1999.
How does Netherlands rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Netherlands ranks 39th 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 Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Netherlands 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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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
Source
Eurostat
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Coverage
42 places, 439 data points, 1998–2008
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