Does the law require a four-month parental leave for parents?

  • More than 4 months
  • 4 months
  • Less than 4 months
  • 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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  • 77 countries have no provision for parental leave.
  • 56 countries require more than 4 months of parental leave. 
  • 7 countries limit parental leave to 4 months.
  • 5 countries require less than 4 months of parental leave.