Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana
Botswana: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 42.92 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana, 1996–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana is 42.92, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana peaked at 47.78 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 42.92, in 2024.
That places Botswana 21st out of 101 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 47.27 | — |
| 2006 | 47.78 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 44.86 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 44.5 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 45.65 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 43.77 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 43.41 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 42.92 | -1.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 42.92 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 41.33, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 42.92 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42.65, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.27 | 47.27 | 47.27 | 1 |
| 2000s | 47.78 | 47.78 | 47.78 | 1 |
| 2010s | 44.86 | 44.86 | 44.86 | 1 |
| 2020s | 44.05 | 42.92 | 45.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More work & labour data for Botswana
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1516 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,871 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,837 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Botswana was 42.92 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 47.78 in 2006.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.92 in 2024.
- How does Botswana rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Botswana ranks 21st out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.