By Priyanka Deshpande

CNBC-TV18.com

EY employee death: India among most overworked countries – check top-10

Published September 19, 2024

According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), as of January 11, 2024, India ranks second globally for the highest number of overworked individuals. Here’s a look at the countries with the highest percentage of employees working 49 or more hours per week.

#10 Myanmar

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 38%

#9 Lebanon

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 38%

#8 United Arab Emirates

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 39%

#7 Pakistan

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 40%

#6 Burkina Faso

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 41%

#5 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 45%

#4 Mauritania

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 46%

#3 Bangladesh

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 47%

#2 India

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 51%

#1 Bhutan

Percent of employees working 49 or more hours per week: 61%