Switzerland vs Syrian Arab Republic: Total weekly hours worked of employed persons

Switzerland
166,629
in 2027
Syrian Arab Republic
170,493
in 2027
Switzerland rank
85th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
82nd

Total weekly hours worked of employed persons over time

  • Switzerland
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 170,493 against 166,629 in Switzerland, a difference of 3,864.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.

Switzerland ranks 85th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 82nd of 188 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Switzerland averaged higher in 1 and Syrian Arab Republic in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
2000s 147,742 230,550 82,808 Syrian Arab Republic
2010s 157,282 161,100 3,818 Syrian Arab Republic
2020s 166,405 156,388 10,017 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total weekly hours worked of employed persons, Switzerland or Syrian Arab Republic?
Syrian Arab Republic, at 170,493 against 166,629 in Switzerland as of 2027.
What is the difference in total weekly hours worked of employed persons between Switzerland and Syrian Arab Republic?
3,864, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Syrian Arab Republic?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Switzerland and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for total weekly hours worked of employed persons?
Switzerland ranks 85th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 82nd 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.