Absence Percentage & Attendance Rate Calculator
A healthy workplace absence rate is under 3-4%. CIPD (UK) data shows the average UK absence rate is approximately 5.8 days per year.
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250 working days, 12 absent days: Absence rate = × 100 = 4.80%. Attendance rate = 95.20%. Rating: Moderate — Monitor.
📖 About Absence Percentage & Attendance Rate Calculator
A healthy workplace absence rate is under 3-4%. CIPD (UK) data shows the average UK absence rate is approximately 5.8 days per year. Above 6-10% typically triggers HR intervention.
To use the Absence Percentage & Attendance Rate Calculator, enter your Total Working Days (Period), Days Absent. The calculator instantly computes Absence Rate (%), Attendance Rate (%) and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Total Working Days (Period) (e.g. 250 in days) and Days Absent (e.g. 12 in days). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Absence Rate (%) = (Days Absent ÷ Total Working Days) × 100
Attendance Rate (%) = 100% - Absence Rate %
Worked Example
250 working days, 12 absent days: Absence rate = 100 = 4.80%. Attendance rate = 95.20%. Rating: Moderate — Monitor.
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