Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay
Uruguay: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 33.68 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay is 33.68, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay peaked at 35.6 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.98, in 2023.
Uruguay ranks 153rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34.28 | — |
| 2006 | 34.62 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 34.92 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 35.12 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 34.75 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 35.09 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 35.35 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 35.43 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 35.57 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 35.6 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 35.4 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 34.3 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 34.65 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 34.52 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 34.19 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 33.66 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 34.03 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 34.58 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 32.98 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 33.69 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 33.68 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 33.68 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 33.68 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.74 | 34.28 | 35.12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 35.01 | 34.19 | 35.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.75 | 32.98 | 34.58 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Uruguay
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 95.27 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2,246 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Uruguay was 33.68 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 35.6 in 2014.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.98 in 2023.
- How does Uruguay rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Uruguay ranks 153rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.