Countries by Time Use Inequality

What Time Satisfaction Gap (Top 20% vs Bottom 20%) Measures

Time Satisfaction Gap (Top 20% vs Bottom 20%) is a comparative indicator tracked across countries by the OECD. It provides a quantitative basis for cross-national comparison, enabling researchers and policymakers to benchmark national performance on this dimension against global peers.

Why This Ranking Matters

Examining Time Satisfaction Gap (Top 20% vs Bottom 20%) across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.

Global Range

Values range from 1.87 (Netherlands) to 5.22 (Greece) — a 3-fold difference across 30 countries.

Regional Patterns

European countries dominate this ranking, holding 18 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.

Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 2.33 to 2.85. The overall spread from 1.87 to 5.22 reflects significant global variation.

Notable Outliers

Greece holds a significant lead over Israel, with a 23% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable. The bottom five countries are all from Europe, pointing to regional challenges that affect time satisfaction gap (top 20% vs bottom 20%) across the continent.

Continental Leaders

Europe

Greece

5.22

Asia

Israel

4.24

North America

Canada

2.55