The given charts provide data about the breakdown of different activities done in a working day in a specific country in 1958 and 2008.
Overall, the proportion of working hours dominating in 1958 and 2008 increased gradually. Strikingly, the percentage of other activities, such as hobbies or playing sports, remained unchanged in the two given years.
In 1958, sleeping accounted for 32% of the day, while working made up a third of the day, making these two the main activities. Relaxing at home was one of the least favorite activities of the day, making up 8%, compared to going out with friends or family, with just under a fifth of the day. Other activities, including hobbies and sports games, accounted for 6%, while the least time was allocated to traveling to work, comprising 2%.
In 2008, working remained by far the most engaged-in activity in a typical day, with 42%. Meanwhile, sleeping went from 32% to 25%. Relaxing at home and commuting to work recorded higher percentages in 2008 compared to 1958, making up 13% and 8%, respectively. Additionally, the remaining two entertainment activities, such as hanging out, hobbies, and sports, constituted the same 6%, albeit relatively lower amounts.