Mexico, the Country with the Longest Working Hours in the World in 2021
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Each country has a different average working hour, but working long hours can cause worker fatigue and decreased performance. According to a report from Sleepseeker, Mexico has the longest working hours in the world.
Workers in Mexico work up to 2,255 hours/year or 8.67 hours/day. Working hours in Mexico generally start around 8 am and end around 6 pm.
Singapore ranks second in the countries with the longest working hours. Its residents spend 2,238 hours/year or 8.6 hours/day working. Next, residents of China work 2,174 hours/year or 8.36 hours/day.
Meanwhile, residents of the United States work 1,757 hours/year or 6.76 hours/day. New Zealand residents work 1,752 hours/year or 6.74 hours/day.
Long working hours have detrimental effects on health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), excessively long working hours caused 745,000 deaths from stroke and heart disease in 2016.
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