American Time Use

AMERICAN TIME USE Women Ages 35-44 Years Old Did you know that if you work an 8 hour day, you're not the norm? Think your hour or two on Facebook or emailing every day is pretty typical? Think again. The U.S. Department of Labor recently did a survey of how the average American spends their day, the results of which you may find quite surprising. 3.76 hrs 9.33 hrs The Average Employed American's Weekday 4.01 hrs Working 5.75 hours Sleep & Personal Care 8.91 hours - Sleep: 8.24 hrs - Personal Care: 67 hrs 2.37 hrs Men Ages 35-44 Years Oold A+ Educational Activities 0.17 hours 6.14 hrs 8.91 hrs Civic & Religious Activities TX 0.21 hours Phone Calls, Mail, & Email 0.09 hours Other 0.18 hours 4.32 hrs 1.33 hrs Leisure and Sports 3.63 hours Eating and Drinking 1.16 hours Boys & Girls Ages 15-19 Years Old - Socializing and communicating: 0.61 hrs -Watching TV: 2 hrs Sports and Exercise: 0.2 hrs 1.37 hrs 10.37 hrs Household Activities Purchasing Goods & Services 1.46 hours Caring for Household Members 0.63 hours - Food prep & cleanup: 0.54 hrs - Lawn and garden care: 0.10 hrs - Household management: 0.10 hrs 5.69 hrs - Shopping: 0.33 hrs 1.69 hours - Caring for Children: 1.47 hrs The categories in this infographic refer to an individual's main activity. Other activities done simultaneously are not included. All major activity categories include related travel time. "The Average Employed American" in this graphic has children at home. 0.67 hrs 3.09 hrs Statistics are 2008 Annual Averages provided by U.S. Dept. of Labor: http://www.bls.gow/news.release/atus.nro.htm