The line graph shows the number of individuals, in millions, with various average times spent at work between 1998 and 2004, while the table gives information about the paid holidays during the same time period.
Overall, although the figures for 16-31 and 32-45 hours rose gradually throughout the period, the number of people working 45+ hours declined by 2004. Additionally, the average count of paid holidays showed an upward trend.
Regarding the number of people working 16-31 hours, it stood at 10.5 million in 1998, far exceeding that of 32-45 hours (10 million), and remained stable until 1999. However, it decreased slightly to around 10.3 million in 1999, further following a significant increase to reach approximately 11.2 million by the end of the period. The figure for people spending 32-45 hours at work increased noticeably from 10 million in 1998 to 12 million in 2004, overtaking the employees working 16-31 hours in 2000.
According to the volume of individuals spending 45+ hours in the workplace, it fluctuated roughly between 9.5 and 9.2 million from 1998 to 2002. After that, it fell steadily, hitting its lowest point (9 million) in 2004.
Turning to the days spent on paid holidays in one year, it increased from 25 in 1998 to 30 in 2001, and levelled off until 2002. In 2003, it rose to 32 and remained stable again by the end of the period.