The bar chart depicts how much time people spent working per week in the industrial sector across four European nations in 2002. Overall, working between 36 and 40 hours per week accounted for the highest proportion in Denmark, Sweden, and the UK, while most citizens in France worked 31-35 hours.
In detail, in Denmark, Sweden, and the UK, the most common working hours in the industrial sector were between 36 and 40 hours per week. Sweden showed the highest percentage at 80%, followed by Denmark at 70%, while the UK had a lower figure at 50%. Additionally, these countries experienced relatively low proportions of workers who spent less than 31 hours per week, ranging from 7% to 18%. Moreover, the number of UK workers who spent 41-45 hours per week accounted for 15%, while those who worked 46-50 hours and 50 or more hours comprised 17% and 20%, respectively. In contrast, Sweden showed a significant decrease in the number of people working 41-45 hours, dropping from 30% to 10%. Meanwhile, Denmark remained stable at around 10% across these categories.
However, France exhibited a different pattern, with the majority of workers spending between 31 and 35 hours per week, accounting for 50%. The proportion of workers spending 36-40 hours was slightly lower at 38%, which is significantly less compared to the other countries. Moreover, the proportion of workers in France who spent less than 31 hours per week ranged from 8% to 15%, while those working more than 41 hours constituted approximately 10% to 20%.