Republic of Moldova vs Romania: Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary

Republic of Moldova
76.9%
in 2024
Romania
77.7%
in 2023
Republic of Moldova rank
48th
Romania rank
45th

Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Romania
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 77.7% against 76.9% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.8%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 48th and Romania ranks 45th of 140 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 2 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 76.7% 68.9% 7.9% Republic of Moldova
2010s 76.7% 71.8% 5.0% Republic of Moldova
2020s 76.2% 77.4% 1.2% Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, Republic of Moldova or Romania?
Romania, at 77.7% against 76.9% in Republic of Moldova as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary between Republic of Moldova and Romania?
0.8%, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Romania?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Republic of Moldova and Romania rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary?
Republic of Moldova ranks 48th and Romania ranks 45th of 140 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
140 places, 2,299 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.