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CHART 3.5

Average annual growth rates for manufacturing output and hours worked, 1995-2005

Manufacturing output increases were highest in the Republic of Korea and Sweden; output slightly decreased in Italy.

The United States showed the third largest decline in hours worked; hours worked increased only in Spain and Canada.

Chart of Average annual growth rates for manufacturing output and hours worked, 1995-2005

SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics.