10 countries with the best work-life balance

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A healthy balance between personal and professional life is critical for the overall well-being of a country's citizens.

The Global Life-Work Balance Index ranks countries on a scale of 1 to 100 based on annual leaves, paid maternity leave and average hours worked per week.

At a time when work-life balance gaining significance, let's look at countries with the best work-life balance in 2024!

10. Spain

Index: 70.6 Avg working hours/week: 36.67

9. Norway

Index: 70.85 Avg working hours/week: 33.68

8. Australia

Index: 71.35 Avg working hours/week: 32.29

7. Finland

Index: 71.55 Avg working hours/week: 34.43

6. Germany

Index: 71.84 Avg working hours/week: 34.24

5. Canada

Index: 72.75 Avg working hours/week: 32.1

3. Denmark*

Index: 73.45 Avg working hours/week: 33.91 * Shares rank with Belgium

3. Belgium

Index: 73.45 Avg working hours/week: 35

2. Ireland

Index: 77.89 Avg working hours/week: 35.58

1. New Zealand

Index: 80.76 Avg working hours/week: 33

India

Rank: 48 Index: 38.83 Avg working hours/week: 46.74

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