Greeks work the longest hours in Europe
Greek frustration about waves of crippling austerity becomes understandable when their working hours are taken into consideration. In fact, according to OECD, Greek workers put in the longest shifts in the EU, putting Germany and the Netherlands to shame. Read more on the Independent.
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This chart shows the average weekly working hours in selected EU countries in 2013.
Average weekly hours worked on the main job in Greece from 1985 to 2008
Average actual weekly hours worked in the main full-time job in Central and Eastern Europe from 2021 to 2024, by country
Average usual weekly hours worked by males on a full-time job in Europe in 2015, by country
Average usual weekly hours worked in part-time jobs in Europe in 2015, by country
Average usual weekly hours worked on the main job in Europe in 2015, by country and gender
Average usual weekly hours worked by males in part-time jobs in Europe in 2015, by country
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