7 Countries With Shortest Working Hours

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 02, 2023

Vanuatu

Averaging just 24.7 hours per week per employed person, Vanuatu enjoys one of the shortest workweeks globally.

Kiribati

With an average of 27.3 hours per week per employed person, Kiribati promotes a more relaxed work-life balance.

Mozambique

Workers in Mozambique put in an average of 28.6 hours per week per employed person, allowing for more leisure time.

Rwanda

Rwanda's workforce clocks in at an average of 28.8 hours per week per employed person, prioritizing other aspects of life.

Austria

Austria maintains a workweek of 29.5 hours per employed person, emphasizing quality time outside of work.

Ethiopia

Workers in Ethiopia put in an average of 29.8 hours per week per employed person, contributing to a shorter workweek.

Somalia

With an average of 30.1 hours per week per employed person, Somalia is among the countries with shorter working hours, providing more free time.

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