OECD Ranks Mexico Lowest Country in Latin American on Work-Life Balance Natalie Roterman - Latin Times
go to original January 7, 2015

A report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ranked its 34 member countries on work-life balance, leaving Brazil in 21st place (and 1st place in terms of Latin American countries), Mexico in 33rd and last place amongst Latin American countries, despite the progress it's had over the last decade and the United States in 29th place within the category.

The report looks specifically into the number of employees who work 50-hour weeks or more, and lack time for leisure, social activities and personal care. Additionally, the report highlights gender inequality as another indicator of a poor work-life balance in a country.

As for the rest of the world, Denmark came in first place with people spending 5 to 6 hours a day on their personal lives and Turkey, where over 45% of workers have over 50-hour long work weeks, came in last place. In terms of gender equality, men tend to have more leisure time as women do more unpaid work around the house.

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