HoursWorked
Hours worked refers to the amount of time a person spends performing tasks for pay or profit during a specified period. It is commonly reported as hours per week or hours per year. The exact inclusions vary by dataset, but most measures count time on the job when work is being performed and overtime as additional hours; paid time off or holidays may be included or excluded depending on the source.
Common metrics include average hours per worker, total hours worked by a group, and total hours in
Hours worked are used to gauge labor input for macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, to study productivity
Data come from national statistics offices, international organizations, employer payroll records, and time-use surveys. Differences in