Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan
South Sudan: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 37.6 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan, 2005–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan stood at 37.6.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan peaked at 37.96 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 36.46, in 2014.
South Sudan ranks 115th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.89 | — |
| 2006 | 37.96 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 37.96 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 37.73 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 37.47 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 37.43 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 37.51 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 36.62 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 36.68 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 36.46 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 36.53 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 36.82 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 37.08 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 37.38 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 37.42 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 36.48 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 37.02 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 37.57 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 37.6 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.8 | 37.47 | 37.96 | 5 |
| 2010s | 36.99 | 36.46 | 37.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.17 | 36.48 | 37.6 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in South Sudan was 37.6 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 37.96 in 2006.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.46 in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- South Sudan ranks 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.