Seven Countries with the Longest Maternity Leave in the World

VIVA – Maternity leave is granted to workers who have just given birth to a condition and gives them time to care for the baby. The length of time, usually measured in weeks, as in Indonesia is given as three months.

During maternity leave, some employees are paid and some are not. Around the world, minimum maternity leave guidelines are often set by law, as well as by the company where the employee works.

So, here are some countries with the longest maternity leave in the world.

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Ilustrasi warga Tiongkok.

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China's Shaanxi Province is seeking to increase the duration of maternity leave to almost a full year. Currently, maternity and maternity leave in the city is more than 168 days.

Not only that, China will consider couples who want to have a third child by doubling the amount of maternity leave to 30 days. It was done because the data showed a dramatic decline in births in the country.

2. Denmark

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(Ilustrasi) Bendera Denmark.

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In this prosperous country, it stipulates regulations for pregnant women to get 4.5 months of maternity leave. Not only that, while on leave they will still get a full salary.

3. Croatia

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Bendera Kroasia.

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Croatia is the country that provides the right to maternity leave for a long period of a full year. In addition to the time off, the mother will also get a full salary without any deductions.

4. Sweden

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Citra berlembang hati dari bangunan Bandara Halmstad, Swedia

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The Scandinavian region or commonly known as Sweden has the policy to give birth to pregnant women. The government in the country set maternity leave for 16 months.

Not only for mothers but fathers, they also get 2 months of leave. During the leave, 80 percent of the salary will still be given.

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Ilustrasi hamil/ibu hamil.

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The country that’s led by Queen Elizabeth II, provides maternity leave for pregnant women for 52 weeks or a full year. With the length of leave obtained, it is hoped that they will be able to make the best use of their maternity leave. However, the salary has not been fully activated.

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bendera Jerman

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One of the countries in Europe that has the longest maternity leave in Germany. In these countries, pregnant women have the right to leave until the child is one year old. At week 14, it will be given a full salary, not only the salary that the mother will receive a special allowance. The purpose of the allowance is to meet the needs of the mother and her baby.

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Sofia, Bulgaria

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Bulgaria gives pregnant women 14.5 months of maternity leave. Just like other countries, Bulgaria also provides full salaries for its employees.

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The Scandinavian region or commonly known as Sweden has the policy to give birth to pregnant women. The government in the country set maternity leave for 16 months.