By Ankita Mall

Best Countries for Work-Life bAlance in  2025

July 8, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

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The Global Life-Work Balance Index 2025, a study conducted by Remote, ranks the top 60 GDP countries on life-work balance, scoring each out of 100. Rankings are based on wages, leave policies, healthcare, happiness, working hours, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. India ranks 42nd in the list.

New Zealand

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Minimum wage - $16.42 Paid Maternity Leave - 26 Weeks (100% Pay)

Ireland

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Minimum wage - $13.96 Paid Maternity Leave - 26 Weeks (70% Pay)

Belgium

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Minimum wage - $ 14.58 Paid Maternity Leave - 15 Weeks (75% Pay)

Germany

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Minimum wage - $15.16 Paid Maternity Leave - 14 Weeks (100% Pay)

Norway

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Minimum wage - $0 Paid Maternity Leave - 49 Weeks (100% Pay)

Denmark

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Minimum wage - $0 Paid Maternity Leave - 18 Weeks (100% Pay)

Canada

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Minimum wage - $11.60 Paid Maternity Leave - 18 Weeks (55% Pay)

Australia

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Minimum wage - $18.12 Paid Maternity Leave - 12 Weeks (Minimum Wage)

Spain

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Minimum wage - $8.39 Paid Maternity Leave - 16 Weeks (100% Pay)

Finland

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Minimum wage - $0 Paid Maternity Leave - 15 Weeks (80% Pay)

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