Children in child labour in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Children in child labour was 0.741 in 2025. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Republic of Moldova, 2009β2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Republic of 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 Republic of Moldova peaked at 71.92 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.347, in 2017.
Republic of 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.
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 |
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More work & labour data for Republic of Moldova
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 72.49 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1,725 (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 72.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 72.2% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 100.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 72.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 74.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Republic of Moldova?
- Children in child labour in Republic of Moldova was 0.741 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 71.92 in 2009.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.347 in 2017.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for children in child labour?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 38th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of 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.