France works 666 hours per capita, while Germany works 724 hours, according to OECD data. Both countries fall short of the EU average of 776 hours. French officials emphasize the need for increased productivity amid budgetary constraints, suggesting the elimination of public holidays to save costs. Despite common stereotypes of work ethic, actual working hours are influenced by the total population figures, including children and retirees, which skews comparisons between the two nations.
OECD data from 2024 shows that France worked an average of 666 hours per capita, compared with 724 hours in Germany. Both countries are slackers by European standards - the European Union average is 776 hours.
The figures used for work hours per person include the entire population, including children, pensioners, the unemployed and other people not in the workforce.
France's budget deficit is an issue prompting government officials to propose working hours improvements and reconsidering public holidays, aiming to save €40 billion.
Stereotypes about work efficiency may overshadow the true statistics and the nuances of labor participation in each country.
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