Hours Worked

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The number of hours worked has an impact on workers’ well-being and labour productivity. These statistics are important in monitoring working conditions and analysing economic developments. There are three measures of hours worked, which are consistent with the concepts and definitions recommended by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) – Paid Hours Worked, Usual Hours Worked, and Actual Hours Worked.

Hours Worked

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Average Weekly Paid Hours Worked per Employee (Mar 2025)

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10-year summary data of hours worked

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EXPLANATIONS ON HOURS WORKED

What does Total Paid Hours Worked mean?

Why are Total Paid Hours Worked statistics important?

What does Usual Hours Worked mean?

Why are Usual Hours Worked statistics important?

What does Actual Hours Worked mean?

Why are Actual Hours Worked statistics important?

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