"In certain countries, new mothers step into more than a year of paid leave. In others, they're expected back at work within weeks-or, in a few cases, without a break entirely. A new global study by UK-based HR services firm Moorepay compared statutory maternity leave and pay across nearly 200 countries, adjusting each figure for local purchasing power to show what those benefits are really worth."
"Romania leads the world with two full years of statutory maternity leave. South Korea isn't far behind at 90.9 weeks, followed by Poland at 61 weeks, Bulgaria at 58.6 weeks, and Sweden at 55.7 weeks. These are the top 5 countries that offer the longest maternity leaves in the world. Romania - 104 weeks - $49,777 South Korea - 90.9 weeks - $48,795 Poland - 61 weeks - $46,053 Bulgaria - 58.6 weeks - $22,634 Sweden - 55.7 weeks - $46,952"
Statutory maternity leave duration and pay differ greatly across countries. Figures adjusted for local purchasing power reveal the real value of leave benefits. Romania provides 104 weeks of statutory maternity leave; South Korea provides 90.9 weeks, Poland 61 weeks, Bulgaria 58.6 weeks, and Sweden 55.7 weeks. Norway offers the most valuable maternity pay at $73,955 in international dollars, with Romania and South Korea next at about $49,777 and $48,796 respectively; Finland registers near $46,952. Some countries, including the United States and South Africa, do not guarantee any paid maternity leave, creating a stark global divide.
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