Countries with the longest weekly hours worked per employee

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) tracks various labour statistics, including the average weekly hours worked per employee.

In its latest findings on global work-hour trends, some countries work longer than ILO's prescribed 48-hour work week.

This data provides insight into different countries' work culture and economic conditions.

In India, employees work 56 hours, while Bhutan follows closely list with an average of 53.3 hours per week. This high number reflects the country's economic structure, where many people are engaged in agriculture and other labour-intensive industries.

In Bangladesh, employees work an average of 50.4 hours per week. Uganda, a small country in East Africa on the other hand has an average workweek of 50.3 hours.

Employees in Cambodia work an average of 49.5 hours per week.

Pakistan's average workweek is 49.2 hours. The country's large agricultural sector and growing industrial base contribute to these extended working hours.

Sudan's average workweek stands at 49 hours, while in the United Arab Emirates, employees work an average of 48.7 hours per week. The UAE's economy is heavily reliant on sectors such as construction, hospitality, and retail, which often require long working hours.

In Jordan, the average workweek is 48.4 hours. The country's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from sectors like manufacturing, services, and agriculture, all of which can involve long working hours.