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Annual Working Hours in Uganda: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

Updated September 2026 · ⬇ download this dataset (CSV) · methodology

In the 2020s, annual working hours in Uganda stands at 2,050 hours/year — ranking #131 of 157 countries. In 1900 it was 2,200 hours/year. (Source: Huberman & Minns / OWID / OECD, compiled by MYRIAD)

The rhythm of work in Uganda is a testament to the human spirit, with annual working hours standing at 2,050 hours/year in the 2020s. This figure represents the daily reality of millions, a balance between labor and life. As you consider this data, reflect on the human meaning behind the numbers, a story of resilience and adaptation.

The historical transformation of working hours in Uganda is a story of gradual change, with a decline from 2,200 hours/year in 1900 to the current 2,050 hours/year. This shift began in the 1960s and continues to this day, with projections indicating a further decline to 1,850 hours/year in the 2100s. The trajectory is clear, a slow but persistent evolution in the architecture of work and life.

In the context of global trends, Uganda's working hours rank #131 of 157 countries, a unique position in the world of work. As the years unfold, the worker of tomorrow can expect a reclamation of time, a shift that will redefine the shape of a life lived through labor. To explore how your own life fits into this narrative, compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.

🇺🇬 Average hours actually worked per worker per year. For Uganda, the story across three centuries is below — every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived there.

Decade by decade

DecadeAnnual Working Hours (hours/year)
1800s estimate2,200
1810s estimate2,200
1820s estimate2,200
1830s estimate2,200
1840s estimate2,200
1850s estimate2,200
1860s estimate2,200
1870s estimate2,200
1880s estimate2,200
1890s estimate2,200
1900s estimate2,200
1910s estimate2,200
1920s estimate2,200
1930s estimate2,200
1940s estimate2,200
1950s2,200
1960s2,183
1970s2,167
1980s2,150
1990s2,125
2000s2,100
2010s2,075
2020s2,050
2030s projection2,025
2040s projection2,000
2050s projection1,975
2060s projection1,950
2070s projection1,925
2080s projection1,900
2090s projection1,875
2100s projection1,850

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Questions people ask

What is the Annual Working Hours in Uganda today?

2,050 hours/year in the 2020s (Huberman & Minns / OWID / OECD).

How much did Annual Working Hours in Uganda change since 1950?

From 2,200 to 2,050 hours/year — a change of about -7%.

Where does Uganda rank worldwide?

#131 of 157 countries covered by MYRIAD in the 2020s.

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