10 COUNTRIES WITH LONGEST WORKING HOURS IN THE WORLD

Here’s a list of 10 countries with the longest working hours in the world in 2024, based on data from the 23 International Labour Organization (ILO):

1. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
   With an average workweek of 52.0 hours, UAE tops the list for countries with the longest working hours.
2. Pakistan
   People in Pakistan work an average of 46.6 hours per weak.
3. India
   India clock in an average of 46.0 hours per weak.
4. Bangladesh
   Bangladeshis work an average of 45.8 hours per weak.
5. Egypt
   The average workweek in Egypt is 45.5 hours.
6. China
   People in China work an average of 45.0 hours per week.
7. Algeria
   The average workweek in Algeria is 44.0 hours.
8. Turkey
   Turkish people work an average of 43.7 hours per week.
9. Nigeria
   Nigerians work an average of 43.4 hours per week.
10. Mexico
    Mexico rounds out the list with an average workweek of 42.7 hours.

Source: GWFM Research & Study