Absenteeism rate calculator
The absenteeism rate is the share of available workdays lost. Enter total days absent, headcount and working days.
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How to use it
- Enter total days absent, employees and working days in the period.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Absenteeism rate = days absent ÷ (employees × working days in the period) × 100. Average per employee = days absent ÷ employees.
Example
Inputs: Total days absent = 30 days, Employees = 25, Working days in the period = 22 days. Result: Absenteeism rate: 5.45%; Average days absent per employee: 1.2 days; Available workdays: 550 days.
Limits and caveats
- Do not count approved annual leave as absence; it is planned time off.
- Decide whether sick leave counts as absence and keep it the same each period.
Questions about this tool
How do I work out absenteeism for a month?
Add up days absent for everyone and divide by employees × working days. 30 days across 25 people and 22 days gives 5.45%.
How do I enter half days?
Enter them as fractions: half a day absent is 0.5.
Can I use hours instead of days?
Yes. Enter hours absent in place of days and each person's available hours in place of working days; the rate stays correct.