Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Switzerland
Switzerland: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 37 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
37 Hour
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
37.3 Hour
in 2001
All-time low
36.8 Hour
in 1998
Years of data
11
1998–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland is 37 Hour, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Switzerland peaked at 37.3 Hour in 2001 and was at its lowest, 36.8 Hour, in 1998.
That places Switzerland 26th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 36.8 Hour | — |
| 1999 | 36.9 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 37.2 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 37.3 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 36.8 Hour | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 37 Hour | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 37.2 Hour | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 37.3 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 37.3 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 36.8 Hour | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 37 Hour | +0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 37 Hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.9 Hour, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 37 Hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.1 Hour, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.85 Hour | 36.8 Hour | 36.9 Hour | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.1 Hour | 36.8 Hour | 37.3 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Switzerland?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Switzerland was 37 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 37.3 Hour in 2001.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.8 Hour in 1998.
- How does Switzerland rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Switzerland ranks 26th 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 Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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