Does the law require paid nursing breaks?

  • 7-12 months
  • 6 months
  • Greater than 12 months
  • Less than 6 months
  • Unspecified length
  • Unpaid Nursing Breaks
  • No provision
  • No Data

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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  • 48 countries require nursing breaks of 7 to 12 months for mothers to nurse their children.
  • 36 countries allow nursing breaks of 6 months for mothers to nurse their children.
  • 39 countries allow nursing breaks for longer than 12 months.
  • 2 countries require a nursing break of less than 6 months.
  • 4 countries have nursing breaks of unspecified lengths.
  • 3 countries provide unpaid nursing breaks.
  • 13 countries have no provisions for nursing breaks.