2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 75
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking, 1 to 4, lower is better): 1.32
2. Ireland
Population: 5,308,040
Index score: 81.17
Statutory annual leave (days): 30
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 70 to 100 per cent (social security only)
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 26 weeks and 70 per cent
Minimum wage: C$19.23
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 6.89
Average hours per week: 34.3
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 72
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.12
3. Belgium
Population: 11,758,600
Index score: 75.91
Statutory annual leave (days): 30
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 15 weeks and 75 per cent
Minimum wage: C$20
Healthcare system: Public insurance system
Happiness index: 6.91
Average hours per week: 34.1
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 74
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.51
4. Germany
Population: 84,075,100
Index score: 74.65
Statutory annual leave (days): 30
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 14 weeks and 100 per cent
Minimum wage: C$20.87
Healthcare system: Public-private social insurance system
Happiness index: 6.75
Average hours per week: 33.2
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 81
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.54
5. Norway
Population: 5,623,070
Index score: 74.2
Statutory annual leave (days): 35
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 49 weeks and 100 per cent
Minimum wage: No minimum wage. Pay varies by industry
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 7.26
Average hours per week: 32.6
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 87
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.64
6. Denmark
Population: 6,002,510
Index score: 73.76
Statutory annual leave (days): 35
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 18 weeks and 100 per cent
Minimum wage: No minimum wage. Varies by industry
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 7.52
Average hours per week: 32.5
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 80
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.38
7. Canada
Population: 40,126,700
Index score: 73.46
Statutory annual leave (days): 17
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 18 weeks, 55 per cent
Minimum wage: C$15.96
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 6.8
Average hours per week: 35.2
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 78
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.45
8. Australia
Population: 26,974,000
Index score: 72.1
Statutory annual leave (days): 30
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 80 to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 12 weeks, national minimum wage
Minimum wage: C$24.92
Healthcare system: Public-private insurance system
Happiness index: 6.97
Average hours per week: 32.29
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 75
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.54
9. Spain
Population: 47,890,000
Index score: 71.94
Statutory annual leave (days): 36
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: Less than 60 per cent of wages
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 16 weeks and 100 per cent
Minimum wage: C$11.54
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 6.47
Average hours per week: 36.3
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 83
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.6
10. Finland
Population: 5,623,330
Index score: 70.86
Statutory annual leave (days): 36
Minimum statutory sick pay percentage: 8o to 100 per cent
Paid maternity leave weeks and payment rate: 15 weeks and 80 per cent
Minimum wage: No minimum wage. Varies by industry
Healthcare system: Universal government-funded health system
Happiness index: 7.74
Average hours per week: 33.8
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity: 74
Safety (Global Peace Index Ranking): 1.47
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