Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Portugal

Portugal: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 37.7 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat

Latest (2008)
37.7 Hour
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
24th
of 40 countries
All-time high
38.6 Hour
in 1998
All-time low
37.1 Hour
in 2006
Years of data
11
1998–2008

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

0102030401998200320081998: 38.6 Hour1999: 38.6 Hour2000: 38.2 Hour2001: 38.5 Hour2002: 38.4 Hour2003: 37.7 Hour2004: 37.3 Hour2005: 37.8 Hour2006: 37.1 Hour2007: 37.6 Hour2008: 37.7 Hour

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 37.7 Hour for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in 2008.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Portugal peaked at 38.6 Hour in 1998 and was at its lowest, 37.1 Hour, in 2006.

That places Portugal 24th 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 Portugal, 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 Portugal, 1998 to 2008.
Year Hour Change
1998 38.6 Hour
1999 38.6 Hour +0.0%
2000 38.2 Hour -1.0%
2001 38.5 Hour +0.8%
2002 38.4 Hour -0.3%
2003 37.7 Hour -1.8%
2004 37.3 Hour -1.1%
2005 37.8 Hour +1.3%
2006 37.1 Hour -1.9%
2007 37.6 Hour +1.3%
2008 37.7 Hour +0.3%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 37.7 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 37.7 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 38.6 Hour 38.6 Hour 38.6 Hour 2
2000s 37.81 Hour 37.1 Hour 38.5 Hour 9

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 21 Estonia 38.1 Hour compare
  2. 21 Spain 38.1 Hour compare
  3. 21 Estonia 38.1 Hour compare
  4. 25 Italy 37.1 Hour compare
  5. 26 Austria 37 Hour compare
  6. 26 Switzerland 37 Hour compare
  7. 26 Luxembourg 37 Hour compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Portugal?
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Portugal was 37.7 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 38.6 Hour in 1998.
What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 37.1 Hour in 2006.
How does Portugal rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
Portugal ranks 24th 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 Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Portugal 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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Indicator
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
Unit
Hour
Source
Eurostat
Licence
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Coverage
42 places, 439 data points, 1998–2008
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