Top 10 Countries with the Longest Minimum Maternity Leave

As per the 2022 report released by the World Population Review, these are the top countries offering the longest minimum maternity leave.

10. New Zealand

In tenth place is New Zealand, which offers a minimum maternity leave of 22 weeks.

9. Hungary

Hungary offers a minimum maternity leave of 24 weeks.

8. Ireland

In the eighth position is Ireland, which offers a 26-week maternity leave.

7. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic offers a maternity leave of 28 weeks.

6. Chile

In sixth place is Chile, which offers a minimum maternity leave of 30 weeks.

5. Croatia

This European country offers 30 weeks of maternity leave.

4. Slovakia

Slovakia is fourth, offering 34 weeks of maternity leave.

3. United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers 39 weeks of maternity leave.

2. Greece

In second place is Greece, which offers 43 weeks of maternity leave.

1. Bulgaria

Taking the prize of offering the longest minimum maternity leave in the world is Bulgaria, with 58.6 weeks of maternity leave.