Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 37.41 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
37.41
Change on year
up 0.3%
Rank
61st
of 87 groups
All-time high
38.77
in 2005
All-time low
36.06
in 2020
Years of data
23
2005–2027

Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe, 2005–2027

0102030402005201620272005: 38.82006: 38.72007: 38.62008: 38.52009: 38.22010: 38.22011: 38.22012: 38.12013: 382014: 382015: 37.82016: 37.92017: 37.92018: 37.72019: 37.62020: 36.12021: 37.62022: 37.12023: 37.52024: 37.42025: 37.22026: 37.32027: 37.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe is 37.41, measured in 2027.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe peaked at 38.77 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 36.06, in 2020.

That places Eastern Europe 61st out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe, year by year

Annual values for Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates) in Eastern Europe, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 38.77 —
2006 38.69 -0.2%
2007 38.64 -0.1%
2008 38.54 -0.3%
2009 38.17 -1.0%
2010 38.21 +0.1%
2011 38.18 -0.1%
2012 38.07 -0.3%
2013 37.98 -0.2%
2014 38.02 +0.1%
2015 37.83 -0.5%
2016 37.92 +0.2%
2017 37.85 -0.2%
2018 37.66 -0.5%
2019 37.61 -0.1%
2020 36.06 -4.1%
2021 37.58 +4.2%
2022 37.11 -1.3%
2023 37.45 +0.9%
2024 37.4 -0.1%
2025 37.24 -0.4%
2026 37.29 +0.1%
2027 37.41 +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.56 38.17 38.77 5
2010s 37.93 37.61 38.21 10
2020s 37.19 36.06 37.58 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe?
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Eastern Europe was 37.41 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Eastern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 38.77 in 2005.
What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Eastern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 36.06 in 2020.
How does Eastern Europe rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
Eastern Europe ranks 61st out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Eastern Europe 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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Indicator
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

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.