Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 was 33.62 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom is 33.62, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom peaked at 34.31 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 32.98, in 2010.
United Kingdom ranks 54th of 67 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.15 | — |
| 2001 | 34.31 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 34.2 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 33.78 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 33.66 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 33.67 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 33.21 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 33.28 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 33.25 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 33.13 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 32.98 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 33.08 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 33.59 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 33.7 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 33.8 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 33.42 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 33.53 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 33.49 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 33.49 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 33.62 | +0.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 33.62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 34.39, 98% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 33.62 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 34.48, 97% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.66 | 33.13 | 34.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.47 | 32.98 | 33.8 | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.93 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.07 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 111,361 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,223 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.47 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom?
- Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 in United Kingdom was 33.62 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 34.31 in 2001.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.98 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54?
- United Kingdom ranks 54th out of 67 countries with data for 2019.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked of employed persons ages 25 to 54. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Prime-age refers to persons aged 25 to 54 years. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). For more information, refer to the Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Indicators (GEND) database description.