Czechs & Slovenians Need To Work The Most To Exit Poverty

The infographic explores the relationship between work hours and escaping poverty across 35 OECD countries. It uses OECD data to show how many weekly working hours a single person needs to surpass the poverty line. The poverty line is defined as 50% of a country's median disposable income. The data assumes workers earn 67% of the national average wage. On average, an individual needs to work 21 hours weekly to rise above the poverty threshold across OECD countries. However, significant disparities exist between countries. Slovenia demands the most work, requiring 35 hours, while Türkiye demands the least, with only 9 hours. Countries like the United States and Denmark require around 26 hours of work per week. Many nations fall around the OECD average, including Australia and Germany. Several developed nations require less than part-time work to escape poverty. The United Kingdom needs 14 hours, while Belgium, Greece, and Japan each need 16 hours. This data highlights the varying ease with which individuals can overcome poverty based on their country's economic conditions.