Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary
Hungary: Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who was 40 Hour in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
40 Hour
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
41.9 Hour
in 1997
All-time low
39.9 Hour
in 2007
Years of data
13
1996–2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary, 1996–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hour.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 40 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 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary peaked at 41.9 Hour in 1997 and was at its lowest, 39.9 Hour, in 2007.
That places Hungary 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41.1 Hour | — |
| 1997 | 41.9 Hour | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 41.5 Hour | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 41.9 Hour | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 40.9 Hour | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 41.3 Hour | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 41.3 Hour | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 40.6 Hour | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 40.7 Hour | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 40.3 Hour | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 40.2 Hour | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 39.9 Hour | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 40 Hour | +0.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 40 Hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.05 Hour, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 40 Hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.3 Hour, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.6 Hour | 41.1 Hour | 41.9 Hour | 4 |
| 2000s | 40.58 Hour | 39.9 Hour | 41.3 Hour | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More work & labour data for Hungary
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2145 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1929 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.237 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1776 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,774 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,505 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,653 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,807 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,461 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary?
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who in Hungary was 40 Hour in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 41.9 Hour in 1997.
- What is the lowest average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.9 Hour in 2007.
- How does Hungary rank for average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who?
- Hungary ranks 7th 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 Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hungary 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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