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Working hours

The average number of hours worked each year has been falling in most rich countries over the past 15 years. In 2004, the Japanese worked 12% fewer hours than in 1990. Most Europeans have also been working less: 10% fewer hours in France and 6% fewer in Germany. Americans and New Zealanders toiled the most in 2004, while the average Dutch worker put in around 25% fewer hours than his American counterpart.

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