The pie charts depict how much time workers spent on distinct activities in a specific nation in 1958 and 2008.
Overall, there was a general increase in the amount of time spared for work and pastimes, but a reduction was seen in time for sleeping and for friends and family gatherings. Meanwhile, working always seemed to hold the largest figures throughout 50 years.
In 1958, residents spent one-third of their day at work, followed by approximately the same amount for shuteye. Just under 20% of the day was spared for their mates and relatives. Relaxation and leisure activities were of less importance with around 6%. Traveling to workplaces took up the least proportion, which only accounted for 2% of the day.
5 decades later, there was an increase of nearly 10% to about three-fifths of the day for working while a significant drop to only 25% was witnessed for sleeping. Remarkably less time was seen for acquaintances (6%) but more time was allocated for pastimes and relaxing at home (around 13%). Besides, commuting accelerated 4 times to 8% over the period.