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
| Decade | Annual Working Hours (hours/year) |
|---|---|
| 1800s estimate | 2,600 |
| 1810s estimate | 2,590 |
| 1820s estimate | 2,580 |
| 1830s estimate | 2,570 |
| 1840s estimate | 2,560 |
| 1850s estimate | 2,550 |
| 1860s estimate | 2,540 |
| 1870s estimate | 2,530 |
| 1880s estimate | 2,520 |
| 1890s estimate | 2,510 |
| 1900s estimate | 2,500 |
| 1910s estimate | 2,460 |
| 1920s estimate | 2,420 |
| 1930s estimate | 2,380 |
| 1940s estimate | 2,340 |
| 1950s | 2,300 |
| 1960s | 2,233 |
| 1970s | 2,167 |
| 1980s | 2,100 |
| 1990s | 2,075 |
| 2000s | 2,050 |
| 2010s | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 1,950 |
| 2030s projection | 1,925 |
| 2040s projection | 1,900 |
| 2050s projection | 1,875 |
| 2060s projection | 1,850 |
| 2070s projection | 1,825 |
| 2080s projection | 1,800 |
| 2090s projection | 1,775 |
| 2100s projection | 1,750 |
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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.