American Time Use Survey (ATUS) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals how Americans spent their time.

Retirees enjoy nearly seven hours of leisure time per day, according to data from the American Time Use Survey. ... For those ages 65 to 74, the average time spent working is 1.42 hours per day.

Americans worked more on-site, watched less television and spent less time alone in 2024, according to the annual American ...

On average, Americans spend more time enjoying leisure activities than working. Here’s a breakdown of how we use a 24-hour day, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics American Time Use Survey . 1.

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The team grouped time use into 16 home-based activities like sleep, exercise and work, as well as 12 out-of-home activities like arts and sporting events, shopping, work and attending church.

Americans spend an average of six hours and 40 minutes a day staring at the screens of their computers, phones, and other electronic devices. If that sounds like a lot, it is, but it’s only two ...