Does the law require at least one week of paid paternity leave for fathers?

  • More than 7 calendar days
  • 7 calendar days
  • Less than 7 calendar days
  • Unpaid leave
  • No provision
  • Not covered in the Index

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 57 countries require greater than 7 days of paternity leave.
  • 14 countries provide 7 days of paternity leave.
  • 34 countries provide less than 7 days of paternity leave.
  • 7 countries allow unpaid paternity leave.
  • 33 countries have no provision regarding paternity leave.