The bar chart illustrates how the proportions of five primary reasons respondents gave for absenteeism have changed in a European nation in a decade since 2000.
In general, throughout the examined period, in spite of significant fluctuations in their figures, the rankings of these categories remained unaltered. Additionally, while illness led the chart, stress was the least popular reason of absenteeism
In 2000, it is noticeable that illness was the most common reason, registering nearly 45%. Although this data experienced a gradual decrease afterwards, it maintained its top position in 2010, with approximately 35%. Similarly, the statistics for family responsibilites also witnessed a considerable decline, dropping from around 27% in 2000 to just over 20% ten years later. However, it remained in the second place throughout the period.
These two categories were followed by person needs, which showed significant fluctuations, rising from about 13% in 2000 to 20% five years later, before ending up with approximately 18%. As for unexpected problems, despite having experienced a five-percent increase during the reported period, the statistics for this category remained in the fourth position. Stress was the least prevalent reason for absenteeism, with its figures varying from roughly 5% to just above 11%.