6 Countries With Less Work Hour

Nitesh Dubey
Jan 14, 2025

Several countries have lowered the working hours for their employees to boost their morale and prioritize the work and home balance of life. Here are 6 countries with less work hours.

Netherlands

Netherlands has the lowest working hour with 29 hours average on a week with the workforce part time.

Germany

Germany has rules of no overtime in the country and the working hour is 35-40 hours per week.

France

France has a law which was introduced in 2000 that requires only 35 hours of work per week to balance work and personal life.

Denmark

Denmark has a work policy of an average 37 hours per week, and also offers extra vacations to the employees.

Norway

Norway has an average working hour of 37.5 hours relieving the work pressure of the employees.

Sweden

Sweden offers a 40 hours work week but flexible timings in the day and night for the family balance.

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