How many years of comparable data are there for France and OECD?

34 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2016.

Where does this data come from?

OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

France vs OECD: Average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older

France

34.4 Hours

in 2016

OECD

33.92 Hours

in 2016

France rank

28th

OECD rank

30th

Average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older over time

France
OECD

How they compare

France currently reports 34.4 Hours against 33.92 Hours in OECD, a difference of 0.48 Hours.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1983 it was France ahead.

France ranks 28th and OECD ranks 30th of 42 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and OECD in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	OECD	Difference	Ahead
1980s	36.2 Hours	35.51 Hours	0.6922 Hours	France
1990s	34.94 Hours	35.95 Hours	1.01 Hours	OECD
2000s	34.21 Hours	34.44 Hours	0.2308 Hours	OECD
2010s	34.44 Hours	33.81 Hours	0.6275 Hours	France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older, France or OECD?: France, at 34.4 Hours against 33.92 Hours in OECD as of 2016.
What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older between France and OECD?: 0.48 Hours, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and OECD?: 34 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2016.
How do France and OECD rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older?: France ranks 28th and OECD ranks 30th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?: OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Average usual weekly hours worked, women 15 years and older
Unit: Hours
Source: OECD (2017) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 42 places, 922 data points, 1983–2016
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Average usual weekly hours worked on the main job, for women ages 15+. Estimates correspond to total declared employment. This includes part-time and full-time employment, as well as self-employment and dependent employment.