Monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Monthly minimum wage was 6,300 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova, 1999–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 6,300 for monthly minimum wage in 2026. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 530.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova peaked at 6,300 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 18, in 1999.
That places Republic of Moldova 75th out of 173 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | — |
| 2000 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 100 | +455.6% |
| 2002 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 200 | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 200 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 400 | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 400 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 600 | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,000 | +66.7% |
| 2016 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,000 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4,000 | +300.0% |
| 2024 | 5,000 | +25.0% |
| 2025 | 5,500 | +10.0% |
| 2026 | 6,300 | +14.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| 2000s | 221.8 | 18 | 600 | 10 |
| 2010s | 800 | 600 | 1,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,400 | 1,000 | 6,300 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 72 Hong Kong, China 6,928 compare
- 73 Seychelles 6,628 compare
- 74 Mexico 6,467 compare
- 76 Egypt 6,000 compare
- 77 Israel 5,880 compare
- 78 Afghanistan 5,500 compare
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)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.4043 % change on previous year (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova?
- Monthly minimum wage in Republic of Moldova was 6,300 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 6,300 in 2026.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 in 1999.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 75th out of 173 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 530.0%. 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 Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.