The Countries With The Most (And Least) Working Hours

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Finland, 35 hours per week

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Austria, 35.1 hours per week

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Belgium, 35.2 hours per week

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Iceland, 35.5 hours per week

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Ireland, 35.6 hours per week

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Canada, 35.7 hours per week

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Switzerland, 35.7 hours per week

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Italy, 36 hours per week

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