| Duration of nationally provided paid maternity leave in weeks, 1988 | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | WEEKS |
| United Kingdom | 40 |
| Finland | 38 |
| Denmark | 28 |
| France | 16-28 |
| Italy | 22 |
| Norway | 20 |
| Canada | 17-18 |
| Austria | 16 |
| Belgium | 14 |
| Germany | 14 |
| Ireland | 14 |
| Japan | 14 |
| Spain | 14 |
| The Netherlands | 12 |
| Sweden | 12 |
| Switzerland | 8-12 | United States | 0 |
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