Time use survey

The Time Use Survey is a sample survey used to collect data about the structure of time use of Finns. It aims to find out how much time is spent on gainful employment, household work, studies, various leisure pursuits and other activities. Apart from examining the time used for diverse activities, the survey also studies daily and weekly rhythms of time use and time spent together with others. Those participating in the survey keep a diary of their time use over a two-day period. The interviews are conducted as telephone interviews.

A household sample is used in the Time Use Survey, where the survey units are households and their members over 10 years of age. The survey area is the whole country.