India is a vast country that occupies an important place in the world. India is the second largest country in terms of population after China. When it comes to work, in a developing country like India, people have to work 45-50 hours per week, and some work even more. If seen, people in the country spend about 2500 hours every year at work. But there are many countries in the world where one has to work only a few hours a week. Today in this episode, we are going to give you information about some such countries. So let's know about them...
Netherlands
The Netherlands ranks first in the list of countries with the fewest working hours per week. Low levels of unemployment and high incomes are key characteristics of the working community in the Netherlands. The government of the Netherlands supports balanced, professional, and personal development, in addition to the fact that part-time jobs are also encouraged by the government, and such workers are protected by law. Employees in the Netherlands work for approximately 1,380 hours per year, ie approximately 27.5 hours per week on average.
Germany
Germany ranks second on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. In 2009, the working hours of employees in Germany were set at around 1,290 hours per year, but in recent years working hours have been increased to achieve better results. Currently, employees in Germany work for approximately 1,388 hours per year or an average of 27.75 hours per week.
Norwegian
Norway ranks third on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. Norway has one of the most liberal labor laws in the world. Here every worker is given three weeks of paid leave, apart from this, there is a provision for reducing working hours for parents. Along with this, women are encouraged to do part-time jobs. Currently, employees in Norway work approximately 1,400 hours per year or an average of 28 hours per week.
Denmark
Denmark ranks fourth on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. Denmark has flexible work schedules and advanced conditions for workers such as paid vacation, a stress-free environment, and timely pay. At present, employees in Denmark work approximately 1,411 hours per year or an average of 28.2 hours per week.
France
Denmark ranks fifth on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. Currently, employees in France work approximately 1,489 hours per year or an average of 29.7 hours per week.
Slovenia
Slovenia ranks sixth on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. In early 2010, a new labor law was introduced in Slovenia, which protects the interests of the working class. Due to this new law, employees in Slovenia currently work approximately 1,547 hours per year or an average of approximately 31 hours per week.
Belgium
Belgium ranks seventh on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. As of 2005, employees in Belgium work about 1,570 hours per year, or about 31.5 hours per week on average.
Switzerland
Switzerland ranks eighth in the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. At present, employees in Switzerland work for approximately 1585 hours per year i.e. approximately 31.75 hours per week on average.
Sweden
Sweden ranks ninth on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. At present, employees in Sweden work for about 1607 hours per year, that is, on average, about 32.1 hours per week.
Austria
Austria ranks tenth on the list of countries with the fewest hours worked by people per week. At present, employees in Austria work for approximately 1607 hours per year, ie approximately 32.5 hours per week on average.
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