Germany Length of paid parental leave for mother 2026: 60 days
Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother in 2026 is 60 days (estimate), unchanged from 2025. It ranks #18 of 189 countries.
Discover how the length of paid parental leave for mothers varies by country, impacting family well-being and workforce participation. Explore the statistics that highlight this critical social issue.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Germany ranks (2026)
#18 of 189- #16
Sweden90 days - #17
Ireland68.6 days - #18
Germany60 days - #19
Chile42 days - #19
Portugal42 days
Length of paid parental leave for mother over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2025 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2024 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2023 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2009 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2008 | 60 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2007 | 60 days | — | — | |
| 2006 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2005 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2004 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2003 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2002 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2001 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2000 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1999 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1998 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1997 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1996 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1995 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1994 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1993 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1992 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1991 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1990 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1989 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1988 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1987 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1986 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1985 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1984 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1983 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1982 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1981 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1980 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1979 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1978 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1977 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1976 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1975 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1974 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1973 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1972 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1971 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 1970 | 0 days | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Germany Length of paid parental leave for mother
What is Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother in 2026?▾
Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother is 60 days in 2026 (estimate), according to Women, Business and the Law, World Bank (WB).
Is Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother increasing or decreasing?▾
Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother was essentially unchanged from 2025 (60 days) to 2026 (60 days). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it was essentially unchanged.
How does Germany rank for length of paid parental leave for mother?▾
In 2026, Germany has the 18th highest length of paid parental leave for mother out of 189 countries with data.
What was Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother in 1970?▾
In 1970, Germany's length of paid parental leave for mother was 0 days.
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