Time use patterns of Canadians women aged 55 to 64 "Description"

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Time use patterns of Canadian women aged 55 to 64

The graph shows hours per day on various activities by women aged 55 to 64 in 1992, 1998 and 2005. The data show an increase in paid work in 1998 and again in 2005.

In more detail:

1992: 1.5, 4.8, 4.3 and 2.5 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.
1998: 1.9, 4.8, 4 and 2.5 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.
2005: 2.4, 4.8, 3.6 and 2.3 hours a day in paid work, unpaid work, active leisure and passive leisure.

Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 1992, 1998 and 2005.