Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany
Germany: Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below was 33.44 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
33.44
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
73rd
of 81 countries
All-time high
35.52
in 2002
All-time low
28.64
in 2006
Years of data
10
2002–2011
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany, 2002–2011
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany is 33.44, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany peaked at 35.52 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 28.64, in 2006.
Germany ranks 73rd of 81 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 35.52 | — |
| 2003 | 35.02 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 35.51 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 34.42 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 28.64 | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 33.13 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 33.74 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 34.23 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 33.53 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 33.44 | -0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 33.44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 37.85, 88% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Germany's 33.44 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.85, 88% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.78 | 28.64 | 35.52 | 8 |
| 2010s | 33.48 | 33.44 | 33.53 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany?
- Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Germany was 33.44 in 2011, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 35.52 in 2002.
- What is the lowest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.64 in 2006.
- How does Germany rank for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below?
- Germany ranks 73rd out of 81 countries with data for 2011.
- Is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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