Parental Leave Policy Database

Statutory parental, maternity and paternity leave by country — weeks and pay level.

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Statutory parental, maternity and paternity leave by country — weeks available and how much is paid. A planning reference for relocations and global hiring. Contribute company-specific policies.

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Country▲	Type	Weeks paid	Pay level	Notes
Australia	Shared	20	Minimum wage	Government Paid Parental Leave
Canada	Shared	40	55% (EI, capped)	Standard parental benefit
Estonia	Shared	82	100% (capped)	Among the most generous globally
Germany	Shared	52	65% (Elterngeld)	Up to 14 months shared
India	Maternity	26	100%	Maternity Benefit Act, firms 10+ staff
Japan	Maternity	14	~67%	Plus childcare leave to age 1
Sweden	Shared	68	~80% (capped)	480 days shared between parents
United Kingdom	Maternity	39	90% then flat rate	Up to 52 weeks, 39 paid
United Kingdom	Paternity	2	Flat statutory rate	2 weeks statutory
United States	Maternity	0	Unpaid (FMLA 12 wk)	No federal paid leave; state schemes vary

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Planning a family or a relocation? Compare statutory parental, maternity and paternity leave across countries — weeks available and how much is paid.

About Parental Leave Policy Database

Parental, maternity and paternity leave entitlements differ dramatically by country — both in weeks available and how much is paid. This database is a planning reference for relocations, global hiring and family planning.

How to use Parental Leave Policy Database

1Search or use the filters to narrow the parental-leave database.
2Click any column heading to sort and rank the entries.
3Export the results to CSV for your own analysis.
4Spot something missing? Add an entry — it stays in your browser.

Why use Parental Leave Policy Database?

✓A curated, searchable parental-leave database you can filter and sort in seconds.
✓Export the results to CSV for your own spreadsheets and reports.
✓Add entries we're missing — your additions stay private in your browser.
✓Completely free, with no account or download required.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries have the best parental leave?+

Sweden, Estonia and Germany rank among the most generous. The US is an outlier with no federal paid leave (unpaid FMLA only).

Is paternity leave included?+

Yes — the database covers maternity, paternity and shared/parental leave types so you can compare entitlements for both parents.

Is the parental leave database free to use?+

Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.

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