Absence Percentage Calculator
Calculate employee absenteeism rate and analyze workforce attendance patterns
Calculate Absence Percentage
Time frame for absence analysis
Select for industry benchmarks
Total number of employees
Working days in the period (excluding weekends/holidays)
Total days absent by all employees
Absence Analysis Results
Formula used: Absence Rate = (Total Absent Days ÷ (Total Employees × Total Workdays)) × 100
Calculation: (0 ÷ (0 × 0)) × 100 = 0.00%
Note: Vacation time and scheduled time off are not included in absence calculations
Absence Rate Analysis
Example Calculations
Manufacturing Company - Monthly Analysis
Employees: 50 workers
Workdays: 22 days in month (excluding weekends)
Total absent days: 25 days across all employees
Calculation: (25 ÷ (50 × 22)) × 100 = 2.27%
Result: Within acceptable manufacturing range (1.5%-3.5%)
Retail Store - Quarterly Analysis
Employees: 25 staff members
Workdays: 65 days in quarter
Total absent days: 45 days across all employees
Calculation: (45 ÷ (25 × 65)) × 100 = 2.77%
Result: Good performance for retail industry
Industry Benchmarks
Impact of High Absenteeism
Reduced Productivity
Remaining staff cannot maintain same output levels
Customer Service
Inadequate staffing affects service quality
Staff Morale
Increased workload causes stress and resentment
Financial Cost
Lost revenue and potential overtime costs
Monitoring Tips
Track absence patterns by department and season
Exclude scheduled vacation and personal time
Monitor trends monthly for early intervention
Compare against industry standards regularly
Investigate sudden increases in absence rates
Understanding Employee Absence Percentage
What is Absence Percentage?
Absence percentage, also known as absenteeism rate, measures the percentage of scheduled work time that employees are absent from work. It's a key metric for assessing workforce reliability and identifying potential productivity issues.
Why Monitor Absenteeism?
- •Identify workforce management issues early
- •Measure impact on productivity and costs
- •Compare performance against industry standards
- •Plan staffing and resource allocation
Formula Explanation
Absence Rate = (Total Absent Days ÷ (Total Employees × Total Workdays)) × 100
- Total Absent Days: Sum of all unscheduled absences
- Total Employees: Number of employees (or average if variable)
- Total Workdays: Working days in period (excluding weekends/holidays)
- Result: Percentage of time employees are absent
Important: Exclude scheduled vacations, personal time off, and company holidays from absence calculations.