Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons 2026-05 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data from NBS.
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China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in 2026-05 was 48.2 hours/week. Historical data available from 2022-01 to 2026-05, covering 5 years. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.
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Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons
Data Table
53 data points| Year | Value (hours/week) |
|---|---|
| 2022-01 | 47.5 |
| 2022-02 | 46.7 |
| 2022-03 | 47.3 |
| 2022-04 | 46.2 |
| 2022-05 | 47.2 |
| 2022-06 | 47.7 |
| 2022-07 | 48 |
| 2022-08 | 48 |
| 2022-09 | 47.8 |
| 2022-10 | 47.9 |
| 2022-11 | 47.7 |
| 2022-12 | 47.9 |
| 2023-01 | 47.9 |
| 2023-02 | 47.9 |
| 2023-03 | 48.7 |
| 2023-04 | 48.8 |
| 2023-05 | 48.6 |
| 2023-06 | 48.7 |
| 2023-07 | 48.7 |
| 2023-08 | 48.7 |
| 2023-09 | 48.8 |
| 2023-10 | 48.7 |
| 2023-11 | 48.9 |
| 2023-12 | 49 |
| 2024-01 | 49 |
| 2024-02 | 48 |
| 2024-03 | 48.6 |
| 2024-04 | 48.5 |
| 2024-05 | 48.7 |
| 2024-06 | 48.6 |
| 2024-07 | 48.7 |
| 2024-08 | 48.7 |
| 2024-09 | 48.8 |
| 2024-10 | 48.6 |
| 2024-11 | 48.9 |
| 2024-12 | 49 |
| 2025-01 | 49.1 |
| 2025-02 | 47.1 |
| 2025-03 | 48.5 |
| 2025-04 | 48.3 |
| 2025-05 | 48.5 |
| 2025-06 | 48.5 |
| 2025-07 | 48.5 |
| 2025-08 | 48.5 |
| 2025-09 | 48.6 |
| 2025-10 | 48.4 |
| 2025-11 | 48.6 |
| 2025-12 | 48.6 |
| 2026-01 | 48.3 |
| 2026-02 | 48.1 |
| 2026-03 | 48.1 |
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-05 | 48.2 |
About This Dataset
China Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data from NBS.
China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in 2026-05 was 48.2 (hours/week). The dataset spans 53 data points from 2022-01 to 2026-05, updated monthly. Total change from 2022-01 to 2026-05: 1.5%.
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Latest (2026-05)
48.2 hours/week
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-average-weekly-hours/
Primary Source:
National Bureau of Statistics
Last Updated:
2026-07-10T04:02:13.902Z
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What is China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in 2026-05?
China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in 2026-05 was 48.2 hours/week. This dataset includes 53 data points from 2022-01 to 2026-05.
How did China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons change from 2022-01 to 2026-05?
From 2022-01 to 2026-05, China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons changed from 47.5 hours/week to 48.2 hours/week. This is a cumulative level change of 1.5%, not an annual growth-rate series.
How does China's Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data from 2022-01 to 2026-05, sourced from National Bureau of Statistics.
Where can I download Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data?
You can download Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-average-weekly-hours. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons?
The Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons dataset covers 2022-01 to 2026-05, with 53 data points. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.