LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization was 41.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova, 2006–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 41.32 for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova peaked at 207.45 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 36.03, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 207.45 | — |
| 2007 | 150.34 | -27.5% |
| 2008 | 122.34 | -18.6% |
| 2009 | 154.55 | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 164.1 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 141.96 | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 128.08 | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 122.43 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 89.75 | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 92.28 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 93.33 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 84.39 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 45.66 | -45.9% |
| 2019 | 56.35 | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 56.84 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 36.03 | -36.6% |
| 2022 | 36.34 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 60.49 | +66.5% |
| 2024 | 50.77 | -16.1% |
| 2025 | 41.32 | -18.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 158.67 | 122.34 | 207.45 | 4 |
| 2010s | 101.83 | 45.66 | 164.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.97 | 36.03 | 60.49 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 70 Cyprus 54.92 compare
- 71 Montenegro 54.17 compare
- 72 Luxembourg 52.78 compare
- 74 Brunei Darussalam 24.85 compare
- 75 Iceland 24.16 compare
- 76 Malta 23.66 compare
More work & labour data for Republic of 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 lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova?
- Lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization in Republic of Moldova was 41.32 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 207.45 in 2006.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.03 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is lu4: composite measure of labour underutilization rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.2%. 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 LU4: Composite measure of labour underutilization. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.