Belgium vs Singapore: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons

Belgium
159,216
in 2027
Singapore
159,761
in 2027
Belgium rank
93rd
Singapore rank
92nd

Total weekly hours worked of employed persons over time

  • Belgium
  • Singapore
050.0k100.0k150.0k200520162027

How they compare

Singapore currently reports 159,761 against 159,216 in Belgium, a difference of 545.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 93rd and Singapore ranks 92nd of 188 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Singapore Difference Ahead
2000s 141,348 113,320 28,027 Belgium
2010s 151,395 140,091 11,304 Belgium
2020s 156,464 151,705 4,759 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total weekly hours worked of employed persons, Belgium or Singapore?
Singapore, at 159,761 against 159,216 in Belgium as of 2027.
What is the difference in total weekly hours worked of employed persons between Belgium and Singapore?
545, with Singapore ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Singapore?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Belgium and Singapore rank globally for total weekly hours worked of employed persons?
Belgium ranks 93rd and Singapore ranks 92nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total weekly hours worked of employed persons (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings.This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked of employed persons in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.