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This question is about paid family leave statistics.
How many countries have paid family leave?
Over 120 countries have paid family leave. These countries have laws mandating paid maternity leave and some health benefits, and almost all industrialized countries are a part of this list except Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
The Czech Republic has the most government-mandated paid maternity leave at 28 weeks, and Hungary is close behind with 24 weeks. Italy offers five months, while Canada provides 17 weeks and Spain and Romania each give 16 weeks.
Paid maternity and family leave are vital to many women around the world, as they provide the main income for 30% of the world's households and a significant portion of the income for many more: 59% of European working women account for at least half of their household income, for example.
In the U.S., the federal government only mandates 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave, ensuring women can have sufficient time to care for their newborns without being forced to quit their jobs, but states have the option to mandate that if they want to (only ten do currently, including Washington DC).
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