Germany Average Annual Working Hours 2023: 1,335 hours
Germany's average annual working hours in 2023 is 1,335 hours, down 0.4% from 2022. It ranks #129 of 129 countries.
Average annual working hours per worker indicates productivity and work-life balance in each country.
Source (2023): Annual working hours per worker | Our World in Data
Where Germany ranks (2023)
#129 of 129- #125
Sweden1,431.5 hours - #126
Norway1,412.06 hours - #127
Yemen1,382.1 hours - #128
Denmark1,379.94 hours - #129
Germany1,335.27 hours
Average Annual Working Hours over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.34K hours | 4.87 hours | -0.36% | |
| 2022 | 1.34K hours | 1.74 hours | -0.13% | |
| 2021 | 1.34K hours | +28.31 hours | +2.16% | |
| 2020 | 1.31K hours | 58.47 hours | -4.26% | |
| 2019 | 1.37K hours | 8.68 hours | -0.63% | |
| 2018 | 1.38K hours | 7.49 hours | -0.54% | |
| 2017 | 1.39K hours | 7.62 hours | -0.55% | |
| 2016 | 1.40K hours | 5.76 hours | -0.41% | |
| 2015 | 1.40K hours | +1.58 hours | +0.11% | |
| 2014 | 1.40K hours | +4.28 hours | +0.31% | |
| 2013 | 1.40K hours | 10.27 hours | -0.73% | |
| 2012 | 1.41K hours | 21.18 hours | -1.48% | |
| 2011 | 1.43K hours | +1.81 hours | +0.13% | |
| 2010 | 1.43K hours | +18.6 hours | +1.32% | |
| 2009 | 1.41K hours | 40.12 hours | -2.77% | |
| 2008 | 1.45K hours | 6.97 hours | -0.48% | |
| 2007 | 1.45K hours | +1.44 hours | +0.10% | |
| 2006 | 1.45K hours | +20.53 hours | +1.43% | |
| 2005 | 1.43K hours | 10.76 hours | -0.75% | |
| 2004 | 1.44K hours | 0.42 hours | -0.03% | |
| 2003 | 1.44K hours | 5.27 hours | -0.36% | |
| 2002 | 1.45K hours | 9.01 hours | -0.62% | |
| 2001 | 1.46K hours | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Germany Average Annual Working Hours
What is Germany's average annual working hours in 2023?▾
Germany's average annual working hours is 1,335 hours in 2023, according to Annual working hours per worker | Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table and others via Our World in Data.
Is Germany's average annual working hours increasing or decreasing?▾
Germany's average annual working hours fell by 0.4% from 2022 (1,340 hours) to 2023 (1,335 hours). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it fell by 4.3%.
How does Germany rank for average annual working hours?▾
In 2023, Germany has the 129th highest average annual working hours out of 129 countries with data.
What was Germany's average annual working hours in 2001?▾
In 2001, Germany's average annual working hours was 1,457 hours. By 2023 it fell by 8.4%.
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