Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany
Germany: Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total was 37.92 in 2011. ▬ Flat
Latest (2011)
37.92
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
71st
of 84 countries
All-time high
38.21
in 2008
All-time low
33.3
in 2006
Years of data
10
2002–2011
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany, 2002–2011
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2011, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany stood at 37.92.
That represents a change of up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany peaked at 38.21 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 33.3, in 2006.
That places Germany 71st out of 84 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 37.48 | — |
| 2003 | 37.03 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 37.02 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 37.32 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 33.3 | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 38.15 | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 38.21 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 38.02 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 37.94 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 37.92 | -0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 37.92 is below the median for high income countries, which is 39.04, 97% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Germany's 37.92 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.29, 97% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.06 | 33.3 | 38.21 | 8 |
| 2010s | 37.93 | 37.92 | 37.94 | 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, total in Germany?
- Average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total in Germany was 37.92 in 2011, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 38.21 in 2008.
- What is the lowest average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.3 in 2006.
- How does Germany rank for average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total?
- Germany ranks 71st out of 84 countries with data for 2011.
- Is average weekly working hours, aged 15-64, total rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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