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

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

In the 2020s, annual working hours in Venezuela stands at 1,950 hours/year — ranking #88 of 157 countries. In 1900 it was 2,500 hours/year. (Source: Huberman & Minns / OWID / OECD, compiled by MYRIAD)

The rhythm of daily life in Venezuela is etched into the fabric of labor, with annual working hours reflecting the literal investment of life-energy. In the 2020s, annual working hours in Venezuela stands at 1,950 hours/year, a figure that represents more than just economic output. This number quantifies the hours spent building, maintaining, and surviving within a changing society.

The historical arc of work in Venezuela reveals a gradual decline in annual commitment, from the 1800s estimate of 2,600 to the present. By 1900 it was 2,500 hours/year, and this figure continued to decrease decade by decade. The transition reflects broad structural changes in how the country functions, with annual working hours in Venezuela ranking #88 of 157 countries in the 2020s.

As you consider the shifts in annual working hours, the nature of a life lived in Venezuela depends heavily on the era of your arrival. Looking ahead, our projections suggest a future where the 2100s projection 1,750 marks the continuation of this long-term trend. To explore how these hours shape parallel lives, compute your own place among the trends and statistics on MYRIAD.

🇻🇪 Average hours actually worked per worker per year. For Venezuela, 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 estimate2,600
1810s estimate2,590
1820s estimate2,580
1830s estimate2,570
1840s estimate2,560
1850s estimate2,550
1860s estimate2,540
1870s estimate2,530
1880s estimate2,520
1890s estimate2,510
1900s estimate2,500
1910s estimate2,460
1920s estimate2,420
1930s estimate2,380
1940s estimate2,340
1950s2,300
1960s2,233
1970s2,167
1980s2,100
1990s2,075
2000s2,050
2010s2,000
2020s1,950
2030s projection1,925
2040s projection1,900
2050s projection1,875
2060s projection1,850
2070s projection1,825
2080s projection1,800
2090s projection1,775
2100s projection1,750

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Questions people ask

What is the Annual Working Hours in Venezuela today?

1,950 hours/year in the 2020s (Huberman & Minns / OWID / OECD).

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

From 2,300 to 1,950 hours/year — a change of about -15%.

Where does Venezuela rank worldwide?

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

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