Laos vs Moldova: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment

Laos
2.13
in 2027
Moldova
2.96
in 2027
Laos rank
185th
Moldova rank
182nd

LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment over time

  • Laos
  • Moldova
2.557.51012.5200520162027

How they compare

Moldova currently reports 2.96 against 2.13 in Laos, a difference of 0.83.

That makes Moldova's figure about 1.4 times Laos's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Moldova ahead.

Laos ranks 185th and Moldova ranks 182nd of 188 countries.

Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Laos Moldova Difference Ahead
2000s 1.77 8.49 6.72 Moldova
2010s 2.86 5.38 2.52 Moldova
2020s 2.41 2.89 0.4816 Moldova

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment, Laos or Moldova?
Moldova, at 2.96 against 2.13 in Laos as of 2027.
What is the difference in lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment between Laos and Moldova?
0.83, with Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Moldova?
23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Laos and Moldova rank globally for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
Laos ranks 185th and Moldova ranks 182nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.