The table illustrates the daily time expenditure of males and females aged over 16 on various non-work activities in a European country during the year 2005.
Overall, the data reveals distinct patterns in the allocation of time among genders, with females generally dedicating more time to most activities, except for audio-visual entertainment and hobbies, games, and sports.
Beginning with sleep and rest, males allocated 8 hours and 47 minutes, whereas females reported a slightly higher average of 9 hours and 6 minutes. In the category of personal care, males spent 40 minutes, while females extended this time to 48 minutes. Audio-visual entertainment saw males investing 2 hours and 50 minutes compared to females who spent only 2 hours and 25 minutes. In the realm of socialising, males engaged for 1 hour and 22 minutes, in contrast to females who socialised for a longer duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When examining hobbies, games, and sports, males contributed 50 minutes to such activities, surpassing females who dedicated only 30 minutes. Reading time was marginally higher for females at 26 minutes compared to 23 minutes for males. Notably, in household responsibilities, males spent a considerable 1 hour and 56 minutes on housework and childcare, while females allocated a significantly greater amount of time, averaging 3 hours and 32 minutes. Finally, the commitment to voluntary work was also seen, with males engaging for 15 minutes and females for 20 minutes.