Does the law require maternity leave of at least 14 weeks?

  • 18 weeks or more
  • 15-17 weeks
  • 14 weeks
  • 12-13 weeks
  • Less than 12 weeks
  • 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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  • 39 countries set forth a maternity leave of greater than 18 weeks.
  • 25 countries provide maternity leave between 15-17 weeks.
  • 38 countries have maternity leave of 14 weeks.
  • 29 countries have maternity leave between 12-13 weeks.
  • 14 countries provide for maternity leave of less than 12 weeks.