Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 1.5 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova is 1.5, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 11.14 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.794, in 2021.
That places Republic of Moldova 179th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.9 | — |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +94.7% |
| 1993 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 5.8 | +56.8% |
| 1995 | 5.3 | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 7.9 | +49.1% |
| 1997 | 7.9 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10 | +26.6% |
| 1999 | 11.14 | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 8.54 | -23.3% |
| 2001 | 7.37 | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 6.84 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 6.38 | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 6.37 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 5.63 | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 4.26 | -24.4% |
| 2007 | 2.75 | -35.5% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | -23.7% |
| 2009 | 3.02 | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 2.97 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2.68 | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 2.19 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 1.89 | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 1.45 | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 1.78 | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 1.59 | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 1.62 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.24 | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | +21.2% |
| 2020 | 1.21 | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 0.794 | -34.2% |
| 2022 | 0.909 | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 1.57 | +72.7% |
| 2024 | 1.43 | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 1.5 | +5.5% |
| 2026 | 1.53 | +2.0% |
| 2027 | 1.5 | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.37 | 1.9 | 11.14 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.33 | 2.1 | 8.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.89 | 1.24 | 2.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 | 0.794 | 1.57 | 8 |
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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)
- 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)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova was 1.5 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 11.14 in 1999.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.794 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 179th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. 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 Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.