EU data shows that the share of female part-time workers in total female-employed people aged 15-64, in the third quarter of 2022, was higher (28%) than the share of men in total male-employed people (8%), with women representing the highest shares in all occupational categories. In the third quarter of 2022, 48% of women in elementary occupations were part-time workers against 19% of employed men. This category referring to helpers, cleaners or food preparation assistants amongst others registered the largest difference between the shares of female and male part-time workers (29 percentage points). This main group of occupations was followed by service and sales workers (35% women vs 15% men) and technicians and associate professionals (26% vs 7%).
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