20 countries with the best work-life balance. Did the U.S. make the list?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 2 Min Read

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Work-life balance is an elusive goal, and one that’s only gotten harder throughout the pandemic. Yet some countries have excelled, by offering generous paid leave, shorter working hours and other benefits that help their citizens strike a happy medium. 

Price comparison platform Compare the Market ranked countries across the world to find locations where work-life balance was the best. They looked at eight factors, including hours worked in a year, paid leave, maternal and paternal leave policies and each country’s happiness score. 

Hours worked per year: 1,753 
Paid parental leave: 76 weeks 
Happiness score: 6.92/10

Read more: Is unlimited time off the right PTO approach?

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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