Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France
France: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional was 38.1 in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
38.1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
20th
of 31 countries
All-time high
38.8
in 1992
All-time low
36.3
in 2002
Years of data
17
1992–2008
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France, 1992–2008
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
France recorded 38.1 for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France peaked at 38.8 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 36.3, in 2002.
That places France 20th out of 31 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 38.8 | — |
| 1993 | 38.7 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 38.6 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 38.4 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 38.2 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 37.9 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 37.8 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 37.7 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 37.2 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 36.8 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 36.3 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 37.9 | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 37.9 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 38 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 38.1 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 38.1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 38.1 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.26 | 37.7 | 38.8 | 8 |
| 2000s | 37.6 | 36.3 | 38.1 | 9 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 68,485 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in France was 38.1 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 38.8 in 1992.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.3 in 2002.
- How does France rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- France ranks 20th out of 31 countries with data for 2008.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job 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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