Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 45.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Southern Asia recorded 45.75 for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia peaked at 48.52 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45.75, in 2027.
Southern Asia ranks 3rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 46.35 | — |
| 2006 | 46.39 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 46.52 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 46.7 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 46.98 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 47.09 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 47.21 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 47.5 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 47.55 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 47.99 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 48.08 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 48.05 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 48.26 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 48.4 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 48.52 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 47.17 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 46.95 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 46.35 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 45.79 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 45.79 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 45.78 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 45.77 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 45.75 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.59 | 46.35 | 46.98 | 5 |
| 2010s | 47.86 | 47.09 | 48.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.17 | 45.75 | 47.17 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia
More work & labour data for Southern Asia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1.25 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3247 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1.28 million 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2.49 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1.24 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1.10 million 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Southern Asia was 45.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.52 in 2019.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.75 in 2027.
- How does Southern Asia rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Southern Asia ranks 3rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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.