Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden
Sweden: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 35.5 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
35.5 Hour
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
34th
of 40 countries
All-time high
36.5 Hour
in 2000
All-time low
34.4 Hour
in 1998
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden, 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 Sweden is 35.5 Hour, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden peaked at 36.5 Hour in 2000 and was at its lowest, 34.4 Hour, in 1998.
Sweden ranks 34th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 34.4 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 36.3 Hour | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 36.5 Hour | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 36.4 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 36.1 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 35.8 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 35.4 Hour | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 35.8 Hour | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 35.7 Hour | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 35.8 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 35.5 Hour | -0.8% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 35.5 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 35.5 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 93% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.35 Hour | 34.4 Hour | 36.3 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 35.89 Hour | 35.4 Hour | 36.5 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 32 Germany 36 Hour compare
- 33 Ireland 35.6 Hour compare
- 34 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 35.5 Hour compare
- 34 United Kingdom 35.5 Hour compare
- 37 Denmark 34.6 Hour compare
More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Sweden was 35.5 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 36.5 Hour in 2000.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.4 Hour in 1998.
- How does Sweden rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Sweden ranks 34th 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 Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden 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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