Annual Working Hours per Worker Worldwide from 1950 to 2017

This chart presents the average annual working hours per worker globally from 1950 to 2017. It offers insights into the trends in labor and work culture over time, showing how work hours have evolved across different periods and reflecting changes in work-life balance, labor laws, and economic shifts.

Annual Working Hours per Worker Worldwide from 1950 to 2017

This chart presents the average annual working hours per worker globally from 1950 to 2017.

Change Chart

    Annual working hours per worker refer to the total number of hours worked in a year by an average worker. This metric is crucial for understanding labor market trends, work-life balance, and the impact of technological advancements and policy changes on work hours.

    RankNameIndicator
    1
    Cambodia
    2,456 hrs
    2
    Myanmar
    2,438 hrs
    3
    Mexico
    2,255 hrs
    4
    Malaysia
    2,238 hrs
    5
    Singapore
    2,238 hrs
    6
    Bangladesh
    2,232 hrs
    7
    Costa Rica
    2,212 hrs
    8
    South Africa
    2,209 hrs
    9
    Hong Kong
    2,186 hrs
    10
    Thailand
    2,185 hrs
    11
    China
    2,174 hrs
    12
    Vietnam
    2,170 hrs
    13
    Philippines
    2,149 hrs
    14
    India
    2,117 hrs
    15
    Pakistan
    2,096 hrs
    16
    South Korea
    2,063 hrs
    17
    Malta
    2,040 hrs
    18
    Poland
    2,028 hrs
    19
    Indonesia
    2,024 hrs
    20
    Greece
    2,017 hrs