Signal Paid paternity leave now exists in 105 of 186 countries but averages four days
Summary
The Initiative cites International Labour Organization data showing paid paternity leave has spread from 68 to 105 of 186 countries in a decade while the global average entitlement remains four days, leaving a 22.5-week gap between total paid leave available to mothers and to fathers.
Classification
Main topicDemocracy & Governance
Region menusGlobal
Occurrencescope:global
Impactscope:global
Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-26)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52
Evidence 1
- Initiative Trends 2026: Collective Intelligence and Foresight from Global Wellness Leaders Global Wellness Institute page=55;section=Men's Wellbeing Initiative Trends / TREND 6: Fatherhood Is Recognized as a Men's Health Event 2026-05 accessed 2026-07-26
Part of trends 1
Directly linked issues 0
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Relation types: supports
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