Republic of Moldova vs South Asia: Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)
Republic of Moldova
72.4%
in 2025
South Asia
55.3%
in 2025
Republic of Moldova rank
26th
South Asia rank
28th
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Asia
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 72.4% against 55.3% in South Asia, a difference of 17.1%.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.3 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
Republic of Moldova ranks 26th and South Asia ranks 28th of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 2 and South Asia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.6% | 59.1% | 1.6% | South Asia |
| 2010s | 66.1% | 51.4% | 14.7% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 71.7% | 53.7% | 17.9% | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+), Republic of Moldova or South Asia?
- Republic of Moldova, at 72.4% against 55.3% in South Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) between Republic of Moldova and South Asia?
- 17.1%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Asia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Asia rank globally for labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+)?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 26th and South Asia ranks 28th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.