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How the working week compares around the world

Are you putting in more hours than most?
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Are you putting in more hours than most?

The working week is shrinking in many countries as innovations like automation and AI turbo-charge productivity, and people place more emphasis on work-life balance. But the typical time spent on the job varies wildly across the world, even among OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) nations. While some countries have pretty much gone part-time, others continue to celebrate gruelling job schedules as a badge of honour and a marker of success.

Ready to see where you stand? Read on for the average weekly hours worked in 21 selected OECD nations based on the latest data, starting with the longest...

Daniel Coughlin

09 June 2025

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