Unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Unemployment with intermediate education was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2024
Source: Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO). Measured in % of total labor force with intermediate education.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova is 1.2%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova peaked at 9.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 126th of 130 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of total labor force with intermediate education | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.9% | — |
| 2001 | 8.3% | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 7.7% | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 7.4% | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 7.5% | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 4.8% | -28.5% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | -39.2% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -27.6% |
| 2009 | 3.3% | +56.8% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | -23.7% |
| 2013 | 2.1% | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | -28.9% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +24.0% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | -35.1% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | +74.7% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | -22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.1% | 2.1% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 5 |
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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)
- 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)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 72.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova?
- Unemployment with intermediate education in Republic of Moldova was 1.2% in 2024, according to Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment with intermediate education recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest unemployment with intermediate education recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for unemployment with intermediate education?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 126th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment with intermediate education rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment with intermediate education (% of total labor force with intermediate education). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).