Paid Vacation Days Around the World
Make this example your own
Start with this working configuration
Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.
- Map
- Choropleth map
- Geography
- World countries
- Dataset
- 166 mapped places · Numeric values
- Rendering
- Purposeful manual class breaks
Includes: linked side table · 3 summary stats
Data you need
- A place or boundary identifier that matches World countries.
- A comparable rate, percentage, category, or normalized value for each area.
- A meaningful color direction or midpoint that matches the subject of the data.
- A title, units, source, and short note explaining definitions or limitations.
How to make a similar map
- Prepare one row per mapped place and match it to World countries; use stable geographic codes when available.
- Upload the CSV and confirm the location and value fields in Data check. Remove duplicates or unmatched rows before continuing.
- Choose a choropleth and start with the manual color treatment; adjust the palette only if its direction supports the meaning of the values.
- Add labels, stat cards, and source notes only where they aid interpretation. Keep the interactive table beside the map for lookup and selection.
Try this map style with
These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.
- Statutory annual leave without public holidays
- Parental leave entitlements
- Average weekly working hours
Source and limitations
Resume.io, Which country gets the most paid vacation days? (updated 2025).
Vacation days combine the statutory minimum annual paid leave and paid public holidays. Figures describe legal minimums rather than employer benefits; public-holiday rules and workweeks vary by country.