G7 vs South Africa: Annual working hours per person employed
G7
1,664
in 2016
South Africa
2,209
in 2014
G7 rank
1st
South Africa rank
1st
Annual working hours per person employed over time
- G7
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2,209 against 1,664 in G7, a difference of 545.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times G7's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
G7 ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 1st of 1 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | G7 | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,698 | 2,332 | 633.93 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,665 | 2,227 | 562.37 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual working hours per person employed, G7 or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2,209 against 1,664 in G7 as of 2014.
- What is the difference in annual working hours per person employed between G7 and South Africa?
- 545, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2014.
- How do G7 and South Africa rank globally for annual working hours per person employed?
- G7 ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 1st of 1 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual working hours per person employed. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.