The US ranks among the top 10 countries with the least paid time off in the world — see the full list

Britney Toh,Nidhi PandurangiDec 6, 2022, 14:42 IST

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The US has the fewest paid leave days and the second-lowest number of paid vacation days in the world.
It's the only developed country in the world with no statutory paid leave.

With ten paid vacation days and zero paid leave days, the US — dubbed the "no-vacation nation" — has the world's least paid leave. It's also the only developed country with zero statutory paid leave, compared to the global average of 18.2 days.

DC council members introduced a paid family leave bill that would create the most progressive system in the country and serve as a model for other cities that might be interested in paid leave.Getty Images

With ten paid vacation days and zero paid leave days, the US — dubbed the "no-vacation nation" — has the world's least paid leave. It's also the only developed country with zero statutory paid leave, compared to the global average of 18.2 days.

T10. Nigeria

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T10. Philippines

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T10. Taiwan

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7. China

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6. Mexico

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5. Kiribati

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4. Palau

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T3. Nauru

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T3. United States of America

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1. Micronesia

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The US ranks among the top 10 countries with the least paid time off in the world &mdash; see the full list

With ten paid vacation days and zero paid leave days, the US — dubbed the "no-vacation nation" — has the world's least paid leave. It's also the only developed country with zero statutory paid leave, compared to the global average of 18.2 days.

T10. Nigeria

T10. Philippines

T10. Taiwan

7. China

6. Mexico

5. Kiribati

4. Palau

T3. Nauru

T3. United States of America

1. Micronesia

The US ranks among the top 10 countries with the least paid time off in the world — see the full list