Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Moldova

Moldova: Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) was 60.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
60.2%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
21st
of 39 countries
All-time high
62.4%
in 2017
All-time low
56.6%
in 2010
Years of data
5
2010–2018

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Moldova, 2010–2018

02040602010201420182010: 56.6 % of population2012: 56.6 % of population2013: 56.6 % of population2017: 62.4 % of population2018: 60.2 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Moldova recorded 60.2% for coverage of social protection and labor programs in 2018.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Moldova peaked at 62.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 56.6%, in 2010.

That places Moldova 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Moldova, 2010 to 2018.
Year % of population Change
2010 56.6% —
2012 56.6% +0.1%
2013 56.6% +0.0%
2017 62.4% +10.2%
2018 60.2% -3.6%

Moldova compared with similar countries

  • Moldova's 60.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.2%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Moldova's 60.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.2%, 97% of the median. (14 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 18 Indonesia 65.1% compare
  2. 19 Serbia 62.5% compare
  3. 20 Ukraine 61.8% compare
  4. 22 Kazakhstan 57.3% compare
  5. 23 Argentina 56.6% compare
  6. 24 Kyrgyzstan 55.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Moldova?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Moldova was 60.2% in 2018, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 62.4% in 2017.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 56.6% in 2010.
How does Moldova rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Moldova ranks 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2018.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Moldova data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.