Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden
Sweden: Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below was 36.91 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
36.91
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
65th
of 81 countries
All-time high
38.9
in 2004
All-time low
31.53
in 2009
Years of data
13
2004–2016
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden, 2004–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden is 36.91, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden peaked at 38.9 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 31.53, in 2009.
Sweden ranks 65th of 81 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 38.9 | — |
| 2005 | 38.84 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 36.62 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 37.43 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 32.07 | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 31.53 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 32.06 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 32.21 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 32.4 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 37.59 | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 36.26 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 36.92 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 36.91 | -0.0% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 36.91 is below the median for high income countries, which is 37.85, 98% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 36.91 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.85, 98% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.9 | 31.53 | 38.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 34.91 | 32.06 | 37.59 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden?
- Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Sweden was 36.91 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 38.9 in 2004.
- What is the lowest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.53 in 2009.
- How does Sweden rank for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below?
- Sweden ranks 65th out of 81 countries with data for 2016.
- Is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, primary education and below rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden 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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