Hours worked - Country rankings
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Average hours worked per year, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 3 countries was 1865.6 hours. The highest value was in Mexico: 2206.63 hours and the lowest value was in Canada: 1685.01 hours. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: hours; Source: OECD
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| Countries | Hours worked, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2206.63 | 1 | 2005 - 2023 |
| USA | 1705.17 | 2 | 1971 - 2023 |
| Canada | 1685.01 | 3 | 1971 - 2023 |
Definition: The average number of hours worked by a worker in the scope of one year.
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