Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia
Estonia: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 39.1 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia, 1997–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia is 39.1 Hour, measured in 2008. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia peaked at 41.1 Hour in 1997 and was at its lowest, 39.1 Hour, in 2008.
That places Estonia 19th 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 41.1 Hour | — |
| 1998 | 41 Hour | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 40.9 Hour | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 40.3 Hour | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 40.1 Hour | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 40.2 Hour | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 39.5 Hour | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 39.8 Hour | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 39.8 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 39.9 Hour | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 39.6 Hour | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 39.1 Hour | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 Hour | 40.9 Hour | 41.1 Hour | 3 |
| 2000s | 39.81 Hour | 39.1 Hour | 40.3 Hour | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Estonia was 39.1 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.1 Hour in 1997.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.1 Hour in 2008.
- How does Estonia rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Estonia ranks 19th 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 Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia 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) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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