Annual Working Hours Dataset (1870-1970)

Description:

This dataset provides historical insights into the average annual working hours per worker for various countries from 1870 to 1970. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding trends in labour productivity, industrialization, and work-life balance over the past century.

Features:

1. Country: The name of the country.
2. Country Abbreviation: Abbreviation code for the country.
3. Year: The year of data collection.
4. Average annual working hours per worker: The average number of annual working hours per worker in the respective country for the given year.

Usage:

• Researchers and economists can use this dataset to analyze historical patterns in working hours and their relationship to economic development and social policies.
• Policy makers can utilize the data to inform labor regulations and initiatives aimed at improving work conditions and promoting work-life balance.

License:

I'd like to thank ourworldindata.org for aggregating this data!