Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Philippines

Philippines: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 39.74 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
39.74
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
89th
of 188 countries
All-time high
41.83
in 2016
All-time low
35.61
in 2020
Years of data
23
2005–2027

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

0102030402005201620272005: 412006: 40.42007: 40.92008: 41.22009: 40.52010: 41.22011: 40.62012: 40.62013: 41.22014: 40.32015: 40.52016: 41.82017: 412018: 41.82019: 41.72020: 35.62021: 39.22022: 40.32023: 39.72024: 39.82025: 39.82026: 39.82027: 39.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Philippines is 39.74, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Philippines peaked at 41.83 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 35.61, in 2020.

Philippines ranks 89th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 40.98
2006 40.44 -1.3%
2007 40.85 +1.0%
2008 41.23 +0.9%
2009 40.55 -1.6%
2010 41.16 +1.5%
2011 40.6 -1.4%
2012 40.65 +0.1%
2013 41.23 +1.4%
2014 40.29 -2.3%
2015 40.5 +0.5%
2016 41.83 +3.3%
2017 41.02 -1.9%
2018 41.75 +1.8%
2019 41.73 -0.0%
2020 35.61 -14.7%
2021 39.17 +10.0%
2022 40.28 +2.8%
2023 39.67 -1.5%
2024 39.79 +0.3%
2025 39.77 -0.1%
2026 39.76 -0.0%
2027 39.74 -0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.81 40.44 41.23 5
2010s 41.08 40.29 41.83 10
2020s 39.22 35.61 40.28 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Philippines?
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Philippines was 39.74 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 41.83 in 2016.
What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 35.61 in 2020.
How does Philippines rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
Philippines ranks 89th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Philippines 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.