Children in child labour (15-17) in Moldova
Moldova: Children in child labour (15-17) was 0.741 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Children in child labour in Moldova, 2009–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Moldova is 0.741, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 96.6% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Moldova peaked at 71.92 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.347, in 2017.
Moldova ranks 38th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Children in child labour (15-17) in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71.92 | — |
| 2014 | 0.527 | -99.3% |
| 2015 | 0.817 | +55.0% |
| 2016 | 0.596 | -27.1% |
| 2017 | 0.347 | -41.8% |
| 2021 | 0.76 | +119.0% |
| 2022 | 0.882 | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 0.814 | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 0.377 | -53.7% |
| 2025 | 0.741 | +96.6% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 0.741 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.14, 5% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 0.741 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9845, 75% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.92 | 71.92 | 71.92 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.5717 | 0.347 | 0.817 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.7148 | 0.377 | 0.882 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More work & labour data for Moldova
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 654.38 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 72.49 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1,725 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.5 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 0.726 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 24,890 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 5,854 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 71.4 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) -0.868 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.4043 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Moldova?
- Children in child labour in Moldova was 0.741 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 71.92 in 2009.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.347 in 2017.
- How does Moldova rank for children in child labour?
- Moldova ranks 38th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.