Japan Length of paid parental leave for mother 2026: 309 days
Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother in 2026 is 309 days (estimate), unchanged from 2025. It ranks #4 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).
Length of paid parental leave for mother over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2025 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2024 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2023 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 309 days | 0 days | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 309 days | — | — | |
| 2009 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2008 | 0 days | — | — | |
| 2007 | 0 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 Japan Length of paid parental leave for mother
What is Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother in 2026?▾
Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother is 309 days in 2026 (estimate), according to Women, Business and the Law, World Bank (WB).
Is Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother increasing or decreasing?▾
Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother was essentially unchanged from 2025 (309 days) to 2026 (309 days). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it was essentially unchanged.
How does Japan rank for length of paid parental leave for mother?▾
In 2026, Japan has the 4th highest length of paid parental leave for mother out of 189 countries with data.
What was Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother in 1970?▾
In 1970, Japan's length of paid parental leave for mother was 0 days.
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