2025 Report Reveals 20 Countries with the Worst Work-Life Balance
20 countries with the worst work-life balance in 2025: Long hours, low benefits, and rising stress levels
The Economic Times
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A new report by Remote.com ranks the world's work-life balance, identifying the 20 countries with the worst conditions for workers. The Philippines, Kazakhstan, and the UAE are among the lowest-ranked, facing long hours and low inclusivity. The findings highlight the need for improved worker rights and benefits globally.
- 01The Philippines ranks #41 globally, with long work hours but a relatively decent happiness score.
- 02Kazakhstan and the UAE are noted for tough work cultures and low inclusivity.
- 03The United States ranks #59, lacking a guaranteed paid leave system.
- 04Nigeria is ranked the lowest, facing poor safety and worker benefits.
- 05Countries with better worker rights are improving their rankings.
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The Remote 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index evaluated the work-life balance across the world's top 60 economies, revealing significant disparities. The Philippines ranks #41 with a score of 46.60 out of 100, showing improvement from last year's position. Kazakhstan (#43) and the UAE (#44) are noted for their challenging work environments and low inclusivity. The United States ranks #59, highlighting a lack of guaranteed paid leave, while Nigeria holds the lowest position at #60, suffering from poor safety and minimal worker benefits. The report emphasizes that countries with long working hours and inadequate worker benefits rank lower, while those enhancing worker rights are climbing the rankings. This study underscores the growing global concern for work-life balance and overall well-being.
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The findings highlight the need for improved labor policies, which could lead to better working conditions and increased happiness for workers in affected countries.
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