WORLD Policy Analysis Center

What is the wage replacement rate of paid sick leave in week 2 for workers with 5 years tenure?

Data reflect long-term policies in place as of September 1, 2020 and do not reflect temporary policy changes in response to COVID-19.

Adequate wage replacement rates determine whether workers can afford to take paid leave.

Wage replacement rate is calculated taking into account any unpaid waiting periods, expiration of benefits, or changes in benefit levels. Calculations are based on a five-day workweek unless legislation suggests a six day work week or calendar days.

When it varies, wage replacement rate is calculated based on how long a worker has been working with their employer. Contribution requirements that require a minimum number of contributions while employed within a specific time period prior to being eligible for social security-based leave are also included.

Flat rate benefit means that all workers receive the same payment, regardless of their usual wages or salary.

Varies by worker type means that length of paid sick leave benefits varies based on how the worker is classified, such as whether the worker is paid hourly, a salaried employee, or a supervisor.

Countries

Bhutan - No paid sick leave

Federated States of Micronesia - No paid sick leave

India - No paid sick leave

Palau - No paid sick leave

Tuvalu - No paid sick leave

Tonga - No paid sick leave

Marshall Islands - No paid sick leave

United States of America - No paid sick leave

Somalia - No paid sick leave

Republic of Korea - No paid sick leave

Nauru - No paid sick leave

Sri Lanka - No paid sick leave

United Kingdom - Flat rate benefit

Ireland - Flat rate benefit

New Zealand - Flat rate benefit

Canada - Less than 60% of wages

Costa Rica - Less than 60% of wages

Greece - Less than 60% of wages

Guinea - Less than 60% of wages

Timor-Leste - Less than 60% of wages

Djibouti - Less than 60% of wages

Togo - Less than 60% of wages

Monaco - Less than 60% of wages

Algeria - Less than 60% of wages

Andorra - Less than 60% of wages

Portugal - Less than 60% of wages

Slovakia - Less than 60% of wages

Mongolia - Less than 60% of wages

Italy - Less than 60% of wages

Paraguay - Less than 60% of wages

Equatorial Guinea - Less than 60% of wages

Serbia - 60 – 79% of wages

Guatemala - 60 – 79% of wages

Iran - 60 – 79% of wages

Lithuania - 60 – 79% of wages

Japan - 60 – 79% of wages

Kenya - 60 – 79% of wages

Guyana - 60 – 79% of wages

Kyrgyzstan - 60 – 79% of wages

Spain - 60 – 79% of wages

France - 60 – 79% of wages

Hungary - 60 – 79% of wages

St. Kitts and Nevis - 60 – 79% of wages

Estonia - 60 – 79% of wages

St. Vincent and the Grenadines - 60 – 79% of wages

The Netherlands - 60 – 79% of wages

El Salvador - 60 – 79% of wages

Uruguay - 60 – 79% of wages

Tunisia - 60 – 79% of wages

Turkey - 60 – 79% of wages

Moldova - 60 – 79% of wages

Ukraine - 60 – 79% of wages

Belgium - 60 – 79% of wages

Barbados - 60 – 79% of wages

Bahamas - 60 – 79% of wages

Egypt - 60 – 79% of wages

Azerbaijan - 60 – 79% of wages

Uzbekistan - 60 – 79% of wages

Montenegro - 60 – 79% of wages

Morocco - 60 – 79% of wages

Vietnam - 60 – 79% of wages

Mozambique - 60 – 79% of wages

Trinidad and Tobago - 60 – 79% of wages

Burundi - 60 – 79% of wages

Cambodia - 60 – 79% of wages

Mexico - 60 – 79% of wages

Tajikistan - 60 – 79% of wages

Ecuador - 60 – 79% of wages

Colombia - 60 – 79% of wages

Syria - 60 – 79% of wages

Democratic Republic of the Congo - 60 – 79% of wages

Nicaragua - 60 – 79% of wages

Dominican Republic - 60 – 79% of wages

Dominica - 60 – 79% of wages

Cuba - 60 – 79% of wages

Czech Republic - 60 – 79% of wages

Poland - 80 – 100% of wages

Oman - 80 – 100% of wages

The Philippines - 80 – 100% of wages

Romania - 80 – 100% of wages

Norway - 80 – 100% of wages

Papua New Guinea - 80 – 100% of wages

Nigeria - 80 – 100% of wages

Peru - 80 – 100% of wages

Panama - 80 – 100% of wages

Qatar - 80 – 100% of wages

Afghanistan - 80 – 100% of wages

Russian Federation - 80 – 100% of wages

Eswatini - 80 – 100% of wages

Zambia - 80 – 100% of wages

Yemen - 80 – 100% of wages

Venezuela - 80 – 100% of wages

Vanuatu - 80 – 100% of wages

United Arab Emirates - 80 – 100% of wages

Uganda - 80 – 100% of wages

Turkmenistan - 80 – 100% of wages

Thailand - 80 – 100% of wages

Tanzania - 80 – 100% of wages

Switzerland - 80 – 100% of wages

Sweden - 80 – 100% of wages

Sudan - 80 – 100% of wages

Rwanda - 80 – 100% of wages

St. Lucia - 80 – 100% of wages

South Africa - 80 – 100% of wages

Solomon Islands - 80 – 100% of wages

Slovenia - 80 – 100% of wages

Singapore - 80 – 100% of wages

Sierra Leone - 80 – 100% of wages

- 80 – 100% of wages

Senegal - 80 – 100% of wages

Saudi Arabia - 80 – 100% of wages

San Marino - 80 – 100% of wages

Samoa - 80 – 100% of wages

South Sudan - 80 – 100% of wages

Liberia - 80 – 100% of wages

Nepal - 80 – 100% of wages

Bulgaria - 80 – 100% of wages

Fiji - 80 – 100% of wages

Ethiopia - 80 – 100% of wages

Eritrea - 80 – 100% of wages

Denmark - 80 – 100% of wages

Cyprus - 80 – 100% of wages

Croatia - 80 – 100% of wages

Cote d'Ivoire - 80 – 100% of wages

Republic of the Congo - 80 – 100% of wages

Comoros - 80 – 100% of wages

Chile - 80 – 100% of wages

Chad - 80 – 100% of wages

Cabo Verde - 80 – 100% of wages

Cameroon - 80 – 100% of wages

Burkina Faso - 80 – 100% of wages

Brunei - 80 – 100% of wages

Gabon - 80 – 100% of wages

Bahrain - 80 – 100% of wages

Angola - 80 – 100% of wages

Antigua and Barbuda - 80 – 100% of wages

Argentina - 80 – 100% of wages

Armenia - 80 – 100% of wages

Australia - 80 – 100% of wages

Austria - 80 – 100% of wages

Bangladesh - 80 – 100% of wages

Brazil - 80 – 100% of wages

Belarus - 80 – 100% of wages

Belize - 80 – 100% of wages

Benin - 80 – 100% of wages

Bolivia - 80 – 100% of wages

Bosnia and Herzegovina - 80 – 100% of wages

Botswana - 80 – 100% of wages

Finland - 80 – 100% of wages

The Gambia - 80 – 100% of wages

Namibia - 80 – 100% of wages

Georgia - 80 – 100% of wages

Myanmar - 80 – 100% of wages

Mauritius - 80 – 100% of wages

Mauritania - 80 – 100% of wages

Malta - 80 – 100% of wages

Maldives - 80 – 100% of wages

Malaysia - 80 – 100% of wages

Malawi - 80 – 100% of wages

Madagascar - 80 – 100% of wages

North Macedonia - 80 – 100% of wages

Luxembourg - 80 – 100% of wages

Liechtenstein - 80 – 100% of wages

Libya - 80 – 100% of wages

Albania - 80 – 100% of wages

Lesotho - 80 – 100% of wages

Lebanon - 80 – 100% of wages

Latvia - 80 – 100% of wages

Laos - 80 – 100% of wages

Germany - 80 – 100% of wages

Grenada - 80 – 100% of wages

Guinea-Bissau - 80 – 100% of wages

Haiti - 80 – 100% of wages

Honduras - 80 – 100% of wages

Iceland - 80 – 100% of wages

Indonesia - 80 – 100% of wages

Iraq - 80 – 100% of wages

Israel - 80 – 100% of wages

Jamaica - 80 – 100% of wages

Jordan - 80 – 100% of wages

Kiribati - 80 – 100% of wages

Kuwait - 80 – 100% of wages

Zimbabwe - 80 – 100% of wages

Mali - Varies by worker type

Niger - Varies by worker type

Central African Republic - Varies by worker type