Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Global Work-Life Balance in 2025: Where Does India Stand?
Many people now think it's super important to balance work and life!
A study found that most people want a good work-life balance more than they want high pay.
Because of the pandemic, work and home life became mixed up, making it hard to relax.
New Zealand is the best at this, and most of the top countries are in Europe.
India is at number 42, with 35 days of leave.
The United States is struggling, with long hours and little time off.
Work-life balance is a top priority for 83% of employees globally.
The COVID-19 pandemic blurred boundaries between professional and personal life.
New Zealand maintained its #1 rank in the Global Life-Work Balance Index for the third time.
European countries dominate the top 10 in the Life-Work Balance Index.
India ranks #42 globally in work-life balance with a score of 45.81.
- Who
- Employees and countries with varying levels of work-life balance.
- What
- The ranking of countries based on work-life balance.
- When
- The year 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with specific focus on countries like New Zealand, India, and the United States.
- Why
- To highlight the importance of work-life balance and identify leading countries in this area.
Traditional Mindset
Modern Mindset
Work Prioritization
Traditional Mindset
Work is the top priority
Modern Mindset
Life comes first, and work should serve it
- Top Employee Priority
- Work-life balance
- Global Rank of India
- #42
- India's Score
- 45.81
- Annual Statutory Leave in India
- 35 days
- Rank of the United States
- #59
- Dominating Region
- Europe
- Previous Champion
- New Zealand
