Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Niger

Niger: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 39.96 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
39.96
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
86th
of 188 countries
All-time high
40
in 2023
All-time low
38.52
in 2005
Years of data
23
2005–2027

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

0102030402005201620272005: 38.52006: 38.62007: 38.72008: 38.82009: 38.92010: 392011: 39.12012: 38.92013: 39.12014: 39.22015: 39.32016: 39.42017: 39.42018: 39.52019: 39.52020: 392021: 39.52022: 402023: 402024: 402025: 402026: 402027: 40

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Niger stood at 39.96.

That represents a change of up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Niger peaked at 40 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 38.52, in 2005.

That places Niger 86th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates) in Niger, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 38.52
2006 38.63 +0.3%
2007 38.73 +0.3%
2008 38.82 +0.2%
2009 38.9 +0.2%
2010 38.99 +0.2%
2011 39.07 +0.2%
2012 38.9 -0.4%
2013 39.07 +0.4%
2014 39.24 +0.4%
2015 39.3 +0.2%
2016 39.37 +0.2%
2017 39.44 +0.2%
2018 39.46 +0.1%
2019 39.49 +0.1%
2020 38.98 -1.3%
2021 39.47 +1.3%
2022 39.98 +1.3%
2023 40 +0.1%
2024 40 +0.0%
2025 39.98 -0.1%
2026 39.97 -0.0%
2027 39.96 -0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.72 38.52 38.9 5
2010s 39.23 38.9 39.49 10
2020s 39.79 38.98 40 8

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  4. 87 Central African Republic 39.94 compare
  5. 88 Eritrea 39.81 compare
  6. 89 Philippines 39.74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Niger?
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Niger was 39.96 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 40 in 2023.
What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 38.52 in 2005.
How does Niger rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
Niger ranks 86th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Niger 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.