Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa
Africa: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 39.15 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa stood at 39.15.
That represents a change of up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa peaked at 39.25 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 36.86, in 2020.
Africa ranks 50th of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.64 | — |
| 2006 | 37.77 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 37.9 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 37.91 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 37.99 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 38.02 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 37.85 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 38.09 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 38.17 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 38.47 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 38.75 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 38.87 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 38.72 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 38.46 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 38.19 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 36.86 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 38.33 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 39.25 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 39.13 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 39.2 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 39.17 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 39.16 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 39.15 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.84 | 37.64 | 37.99 | 5 |
| 2010s | 38.36 | 37.85 | 38.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.78 | 36.86 | 39.25 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More work & labour data for Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.49 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3661 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4458 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.93 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3.81 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.89 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.04 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Africa was 39.15 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.25 in 2022.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.86 in 2020.
- How does Africa rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Africa ranks 50th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.