Countries ranked by average annual working hours per employed person in 2024 according to OECD Employment Outlook data. Mexico consistently records the longest average working hours of any OECD member, while Germany and the Netherlands reco...
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Countries ranked by average annual working hours per employed person in 2024 according to OECD Employment Outlook data. Mexico consistently records the longest average working hours of any OECD member, while Germany and the Netherlands record the shortest — reflecting strong union protections and cultural attitudes toward work-life balance.
Key Findings
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Mexico leads with 2,226 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 1,794 · median: 1,839.
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Gap in 2024: Mexico is 1.7× larger than Germany.
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Countries by Average Annual Working Hours 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
2,226
Mexico
Average Annual Working Hours · 2024
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mexico | 2,226 | 2,226 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Costa Rica | 2,149 | 2,149 | +0% |
| 🥉 | South Korea | 1,901 | 1,901 | +0% |
| 4 | Greece | 1,886 | 1,886 | +0% |
| 5 | United States | 1,791 | 1,791 | +0% |
| 6 | Japan | 1,626 | 1,626 | +0% |
| 7 | Netherlands | 1,427 | 1,427 | +0% |
| 8 | Germany | 1,349 | 1,349 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
2,226
Maximum
1,349
Minimum
1,794
Average
1,839
Median
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