Leisure Time: Men and Boys Enjoy More Weekend Freetime Than Weekdays, According to Statistics
Weekend leisure hours surpass weekday leisure hours by approximately 2.5 hours. - Weekend Leisure: Weekend hours surpass weekday leisure time by approximately 150 minutes
New research reveals that men and boys aged 10 and up have an average of 42 additional minutes to unwind on weekends compared to weekdays.
On weekends, the male demographic clocks in at 8 hours and 5 minutes engaged in leisure activities, contrasted with women and girls who average 7 hours and 23 minutes. During the week, the difference narrows to just 21 minutes, with men and boys compromising their weekend freedom by only spending 5 hours and 38 minutes on recreational activities, while women and girls still manage 5 hours and 17 minutes.
The daily average for leisure activities among those aged 10 and above stands at around 6 hours and 9 minutes. Of this time, an astounding two hours and 7 minutes are dedicated to watching TV or streaming services. Social interactions, such as conversations or meetings, occupy about 75 minutes. Leisurely pursuits such as reading, music, or cinema claim an average of 53 minutes. Sports and using computers or smartphones beyond the confines of communication consumes approximately half an hour per day.
These findings are derived from the 2022 time use survey, with adjusted results offering a comprehensive overview of people's time allocation.
- Key Findings
- Male
- Female
- Leisure Activity
- Germany
- Holiday
- City
- Source
Insights
- Leisure Time Patterns: Findings indicate that Germans, generally, allocate a substantial portion of their day to leisure activities. Retirees, for instance, enjoy about five hours of leisure time on weekdays, contrasted with the four and a half hours belonging to young adults in 2023. Weekends, however, see an increase to around 7 hours and 45 minutes allocated to leisure time[1],[5].
- Popular Leisure Activities: Based on recent surveys, some of the most popular leisure activities include internet use, watching TV, and listening to music[2]. These activities enjoy high popularity across various demographics.
- Time Use Categories: The German Federal Statistical Office offers detailed breakdowns of time use, categorizing activities under headings such as personal care, work, education, household management, volunteering, social life, entertainment, media consumption, sports, and hobbies[5].
To acquire precise statistics for 2022, it's recommended to refer to the official reports from the German Federal Statistical Office or similar surveys[5].
- The overwhelming majority of leisure time for both men and boys in 2022 is spent on activities like watching TV or streaming services, internet use, and listening to music, reflecting their lifestyle and home-and-garden preferences.
- As part of the community policy for vocational training, it could be beneficial to encourage and facilitate vocational training programs during leisure time to help individuals develop new skills and potentially bridge the employment gap, especially considering the significant amount of free time available for both genders.
