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The graph displays the average work hours per week in the United States from 2006 to 2025. The x-axis represents the years, labeled from '06 to '25, while the y-axis indicates the average hours worked per week. The data shows that the average weekly work hours range from a low of 33.9 hours in 2009 to a high of 34.8 hours in 2021. Over this period, the average work hours have remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations, including a notable dip in 2009 and a peak in 2021. The 2025 figure is marked as not a full year yet.
This statistic shows the annual average of the length of a working week in the United States, for all employees from 2007 to 2023. Employed persons consist of all employees on private nonfarm payrolls. The average working week for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls was at 34.4 hours in 2023.
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Sweden: Average hours worked per year: The latest value from 2023 is 1437 hours, a decline from 1440 hours in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1640.82 hours, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Sweden from 1970 to 2023 is 1449.19 hours. The minimum value, 1371.4 hours, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 1562 hours was recorded in 1970.
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Average actual weekly hours worked by industry, including by sex, UK, rolling three-monthly figures published quarterly. Labour Force Survey. These are official statistics in development.
In 2024, the average number of working hours recorded by employees in Japan was about ***** hours per month. The average working hours reached a record low of around *** hours in 2020.
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Number of average usual hours and average actual hours worked in a reference week by type of work (full- and part-time employment), job type (main or all jobs), gender, and age group, monthly.
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The Czechia: Average hours worked per year: The latest value from 2023 is 1774.17 hours, a decline from 1779.4 hours in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1640.82 hours, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for the Czechia from 1994 to 2023 is 1796.57 hours. The minimum value, 1672.85 hours, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 1900.42 hours was recorded in 2000.
The ordinary weekly working hours in Sweden are stated to equal 40 hours. However, the actual average reported weekly working hours was around 30 hours per week during the period from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, an actual working week amounted to 30 hours on average for both part-time and full-time employees.
Highest number of weekly working hours among self-employed
The highest actual average weekly working hours in 2023 were among self-employed, who worked 32.3 hours per week. Around 514,000 people in Sweden are self-employed, and the highest number of them were between 45 and 54 years old.
25 to 54-year old worked the most hours
The lowest number of actual average working hours per week was among the youngest in the working population, aged 15 to 24 years. They worked on average 25.4 hours per week. The highest actual working hours were among 25 to 54-year old people, who worked on average 31 hours per week.
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Mexico Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index: Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities, Administrative and Support Service Activities data was reported at 97.190 2015=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.660 2015=100 for 2022. Mexico Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index: Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities, Administrative and Support Service Activities data is updated yearly, averaging 99.620 2015=100 from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2023, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.440 2015=100 in 2005 and a record low of 97.190 2015=100 in 2023. Mexico Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index: Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities, Administrative and Support Service Activities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.OECD.PDB: Hours Worked: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual.
In May 2025, surveyed employees of enterprises in China worked an average of **** hours per week. During 2024, the average weekly working hours of surveyed people employed in Chinese enterprises amounted to around 48.7 hours on average.
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CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Total data was reported at -0.410 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.460 % for 2021. CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Total data is updated yearly, averaging -0.150 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2022, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.460 % in 2021 and a record low of -13.140 % in 2020. CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.OECD.PDB: Hours Worked: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual.
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CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Wholesale Retail Trade Accommodation Food Services, Transportation and Storage data was reported at 1.580 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.610 % for 2021. CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Wholesale Retail Trade Accommodation Food Services, Transportation and Storage data is updated yearly, averaging 0.600 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2022, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.610 % in 2021 and a record low of -14.440 % in 2020. CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Annual Growth: Wholesale Retail Trade Accommodation Food Services, Transportation and Storage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.OECD.PDB: Hours Worked: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual.
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In 2022, employees between the age of 30 and 34 years old in the Netherlands worked the longest hours. Employees between 30 and 34 years of age worked **** hours per week on average, excluding overtime, whereas employees between 50 and 54 years of age worked **** hours per week on average.
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Chile Average Hours Worked data was reported at 176.300 Hour/Month in Apr 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 175.230 Hour/Month for Mar 2019. Chile Average Hours Worked data is updated monthly, averaging 178.790 Hour/Month from Jan 2016 (Median) to Apr 2019, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 181.160 Hour/Month in Oct 2016 and a record low of 175.230 Hour/Month in Mar 2019. Chile Average Hours Worked data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.G038: Average Hours Worked per Month.
This dataset contains data on average usual weekly hours worked in the main job broken down by total employment, full-time employment and part-time employment. Actual hours of work, instead of usual hours of work, are only available in some countries (Mexico and Korea). Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment - by sex and standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+ and total) .
Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.
In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at: OECD Ratification Dates.
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Colombia CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index data was reported at 108.845 2015=100 in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 110.277 2015=100 for 2022. Colombia CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index data is updated yearly, averaging 114.833 2015=100 from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2023, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.771 2015=100 in 2015 and a record low of 100.000 2015=100 in 2020. Colombia CO: Average Hours Worked per Person Employed: Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.OECD.PDB: Hours Worked: OECD Member: Annual.
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Actual weekly hours worked including by sex, full-time, part-time and second jobs, UK, rolling three-monthly figures published monthly, seasonally adjusted. Labour Force Survey. These are official statistics in development.
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Jordan JO: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 49.880 Hour in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.700 Hour for 2007. Jordan JO: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 51.290 Hour from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.700 Hour in 2007 and a record low of 49.880 Hour in 2016. Jordan JO: Average Working Hours of Children: Working Only: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children working only refers to the average weekly working hours of those children who are involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;
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Average Weekly Hours in China remained unchanged at 48.50 Hours in June. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Average Weekly Hours.
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The graph displays the average work hours per week in the United States from 2006 to 2025. The x-axis represents the years, labeled from '06 to '25, while the y-axis indicates the average hours worked per week. The data shows that the average weekly work hours range from a low of 33.9 hours in 2009 to a high of 34.8 hours in 2021. Over this period, the average work hours have remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations, including a notable dip in 2009 and a peak in 2021. The 2025 figure is marked as not a full year yet.