Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural was 38.85 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
38.85
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
53rd
of 76 countries
All-time high
39.65
in 2006
All-time low
37.01
in 1992
Years of data
18
1992–2016
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 38.85 for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom peaked at 39.65 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 37.01, in 1992.
That places United Kingdom 53rd out of 76 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37.01 | — |
| 1993 | 37.13 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 37.56 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 37.64 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 37.24 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 37.06 | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 37.38 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 39.6 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 39.65 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 39.26 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 37.15 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 37.59 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 37.74 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 38.64 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 38.47 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 38.72 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 38.75 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 38.85 | +0.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 38.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 39.6, 98% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 38.85 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.29, 99% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.29 | 37.01 | 37.64 | 7 |
| 2000s | 38.91 | 37.15 | 39.65 | 4 |
| 2010s | 38.39 | 37.59 | 38.85 | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom?
- Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural in United Kingdom was 38.85 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 39.65 in 2006.
- What is the lowest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.01 in 1992.
- How does United Kingdom rank for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural?
- United Kingdom ranks 53rd out of 76 countries with data for 2016.
- Is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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