Band 7+: The tables give information about the average hours worked by part-time and full-time men and women in three countries in Europe in 2002 and compare them with the European countries.

The table provides information about the average number of hours worked by part-time and full-time men and women in 2002.

Overall, the number of hours in full-time jobs is significantly higher than in part-time jobs. Moreover, men are more likely to have full-time employment, while women are more likely to work part-time.

In terms of full-time employment, Greece had the highest number of hours for both men and women, with 42.5 and 39.9 respectively, followed by the European average of 40.4 and 39.2. The UK had the lowest number, with 37.5 hours for men and 37 hours for women. Furthermore, the Netherlands had the same number for both genders, at 38 hours.

Turning to part-time employment, the European average number was the highest, with 34 hours for women and 32 for men, followed by Greece with 29.3 hours for women and 30 for men. The UK had the lowest numbers, with 29 hours for men and 28 for women. In the Netherlands, the number of hours for women was 29.2, and for men, 28.3.