Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO) in Moldova

Moldova: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO) was 37.4 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
37.4
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
119th
of 188 countries
All-time high
38.78
in 2005
All-time low
35.96
in 2020
Years of data
23
2005–2027

Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Moldova, 2005–2027

0102030402005201620272005: 38.82006: 38.82007: 382008: 37.82009: 37.52010: 37.52011: 38.62012: 37.82013: 37.52014: 37.22015: 36.62016: 36.22017: 36.82018: 37.52019: 37.92020: 362021: 38.32022: 38.72023: 38.22024: 37.52025: 37.32026: 37.42027: 37.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Moldova stood at 37.4.

The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Moldova peaked at 38.78 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 35.96, in 2020.

Moldova ranks 119th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO) in Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates) in Moldova, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 38.78 —
2006 38.75 -0.1%
2007 38.04 -1.8%
2008 37.84 -0.5%
2009 37.51 -0.9%
2010 37.48 -0.1%
2011 38.56 +2.9%
2012 37.78 -2.0%
2013 37.47 -0.8%
2014 37.23 -0.6%
2015 36.63 -1.6%
2016 36.19 -1.2%
2017 36.8 +1.7%
2018 37.55 +2.0%
2019 37.93 +1.0%
2020 35.96 -5.2%
2021 38.32 +6.6%
2022 38.69 +1.0%
2023 38.25 -1.1%
2024 37.54 -1.9%
2025 37.32 -0.6%
2026 37.36 +0.1%
2027 37.4 +0.1%

Moldova compared with similar countries

  • Moldova's 37.4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.83, 92% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
  • Moldova's 37.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 34.91, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.18 37.51 38.78 5
2010s 37.36 36.19 38.56 10
2020s 37.6 35.96 38.69 8

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 116 Bulgaria 37.59 compare
  2. 116 Georgia 37.59 compare
  3. 118 Comoros 37.41 compare
  4. 120 South Korea 37.29 compare
  5. 121 Serbia 37.27 compare
  6. 122 North Macedonia 37.23 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Moldova?
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Moldova was 37.4 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 38.78 in 2005.
What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 35.96 in 2020.
How does Moldova rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
Moldova ranks 119th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Moldova data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (ILO modelled estimates)
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. This indicator refers to mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person in their main job. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.