"The experience of becoming a parent looks very different depending on your passport. 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 HR services firm Moorepay compared statutory maternity leave and pay across nearly 200 countries,"
"The longest maternity leave 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. India sits in the middle of the pack: mothers are entitled to 26 weeks of leave, on par with much of Asia."
"Length of leave is one part of the picture; how much mothers are paid during it is just as important. By Moorepay's calculations, Norway is the most generous country in the world when it comes to maternity pay. Mothers there can claim up to $73,955 (£54,754) in "international dollars", a purchasing-power-adjusted figure that accounts for what the money can buy locally."
Statutory maternity leave and pay vary widely across nearly 200 countries when adjusted for local purchasing power. Romania provides the longest statutory leave at two full years, with South Korea, Poland, Bulgaria, and Sweden also offering extended periods. India grants 26 weeks of entitlement, matching many Asian countries. Norway offers the highest purchasing-power-adjusted maternity pay, followed by Finland and Romania when cost of living is considered. Several nations provide mid-range benefits. Some countries, including Tonga, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, and the United States, lack statutory maternity pay, leaving support to employers or limited unpaid provisions.
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