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CHART 3.5

Average annual growth rates in manufacturing output and hours worked, 1994-2004

Manufacturing output increases were highest in Korea and Sweden; the lowest were in the U.K., Italy, and Denmark.

The U.S. showed the third largest decline in hours worked; hours worked increased only in Canada and Italy.

Chart of average annual growth rates in manufacturing output and hours worked, 1994-2004

SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics.