In an era where burnout is becoming increasingly common and conversations around mental health are finally gaining momentum, finding the right balance between work and personal life is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. With evolving work cultures and employee well-being becoming the priority, a new global study has revealed which countries are truly undertaking steps for a healthy work-life balance.
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Report that ranks the world
According to a 2025 study by Remote.com, which evaluated 60 nations, countries were ranked based on various life-work factors such as paid leave, maternity benefits, healthcare quality, minimum wages, average weekly working hours, safety, happiness index, and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
The analysis resulted in a "Life-Work Balance Index", a composite score out of 100 that reflects how well each country supports a sustainable lifestyle for its workforce. Interestingly, smaller and socially progressive nations have emerged as the clear frontrunners.
Source: Remote – Global Life-Work Index 2025
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New Zealand – Score: 86.87/100
Ireland – Score: 81.17/100
Belgium – Score: 75.91/100
Germany – Score: 74.65/100
Norway – Score: 74.20/100
Denmark – Score: 73.46/100
Canada – Score: 72.10/100
Australia – Score: 71.94/100
Spain – Score: 70.86/100
Finland – Score: 69.68/100
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Where does India stand?
India ranks 42nd globally, with a Life-Work Balance Index score of 45.81/100. While the country does offer a notable 35 days of statutory annual leave, it lags in areas like minimum wage, universal healthcare coverage, and work hour limits, areas that directly impact employee well-being.
Despite being one of the world's fastest-growing economies, the country has yet to prioritise softer factors like workplace flexibility, mental health support, and parental care, which can drastically improve the quality of work-life.
