Calling in sick is always difficult, but some people do it more than others. Across Europe, the economy, healthcare system, and illness rates all impact the rates of sick leave.
Presenteeism, which is the culture of continuing to work while sick, is also strong in some countries. Attitudes towards taking time off for health reasons have progressed in other countries, and the support provided by employers reflects this.
So, click on to see which countries in Europe have the highest number of sick days per year.