An employment report published by Statistics Jersey this week using data from the 2021 census showed that full-time workers across all sectors work for an average of 39.7 hours per week.
Workers in agriculture and fishing worked the longest hours, averaging almost 50 hours per week.
Those working in the hospitality industry came second in the table, averaging over 42 hours of work per week.
The middle of the table ranged from 38 to 42 hours a week, and included sectors such as construction, transport, retail, and communication.
Second bottom of the table was education, health, and other services with an average of 38.6 hours worked each week.
The finance and legal sectors were last on the table, with workers averaging just under 38 hours work per week.
The full breakdown…
Agriculture and fishing: 49.5 hours per week on average
Hotels, restaurants, and bars: 42.6 hours per week
Construction and quarrying: 41.9 hours per week
Manufacturing: 41.2 hours per week
Transport and storage: 40.1 hours per week
Wholesale and retail: 40.0 hours per week
Miscellaneous business activities: 40.0 hours per week
Utilities and waste: 39.3 hours per week
Information and communication: 38.8 hours per week
Education, health, and other services: 38.6 hours per week
Financial and legal services: 37.9 hours per week
Average for all full-time workers: 39.7
You can read the full employment report here.
