More parents are using working hour reduction for childcare, but only 10% of users are fathers.

Working hour reduction is a program that helps parents to work 15 to 35 hours a week. Up to 10 hours of reduced worktime is compensated by government.

From January to July of 2024, 14,525 women and 1,833 men started the program. It was 13% and 27% of increase for women and men respectively. Despite faster increase, male users account for just 10% of the program.