Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Average monthly earnings of employees
Average monthly earnings of employees over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Africa
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 8,709 against 7,980 in South Africa, a difference of 729.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 99 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,359 | 3,720 | 2,361 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2,345 | 7,540 | 5,195 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4,436 | 7,980 | 3,545 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average monthly earnings of employees, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
- Republic of Moldova, at 8,709 against 7,980 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in average monthly earnings of employees between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 729, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for average monthly earnings of employees?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Average monthly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.