How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Moldova?

16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Malta vs Moldova: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization

Malta

23.66

in 2024

Moldova

41.32

in 2025

Malta rank

76th

Moldova rank

73rd

LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization over time

Malta
Moldova

How they compare

Moldova currently reports 41.32 against 23.66 in Malta, a difference of 17.66.

That makes Moldova's figure about 1.7 times Malta's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.

Malta ranks 76th and Moldova ranks 73rd of 79 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malta	Moldova	Difference	Ahead
2000s	18.62	154.55	135.92	Moldova
2010s	20.75	101.83	81.08	Moldova
2020s	23.44	48.09	24.65	Moldova

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization, Malta or Moldova?: Moldova, at 41.32 against 23.66 in Malta as of 2025.
What is the difference in lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization between Malta and Moldova?: 17.66, with Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Moldova?: 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do Malta and Moldova rank globally for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?: Malta ranks 76th and Moldova ranks 73rd of 79 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 166 places, 3,284 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

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. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.