Current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Current education expenditure, primary was 91.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova, 2007–2023
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of total expenditure in primary public institutions.
Analysis
In 2023, current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova stood at 91.5%.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova peaked at 95.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 86.9%, in 2017.
Republic of Moldova ranks 80th of 126 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of total expenditure in primary public institutions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 90.3% | — |
| 2008 | 90.3% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 93.6% | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 92.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 94.7% | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 95.2% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 92.7% | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 88.3% | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 90.9% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 90.2% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 86.9% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 88.4% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 91.4% | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 90.7% | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 92.0% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 91.5% | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.4% | 90.3% | 93.6% | 3 |
| 2010s | 91.1% | 86.9% | 95.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.1% | 90.1% | 92.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 77 Iceland 92.1% compare
- 78 Azerbaijan 91.9% compare
- 79 Sweden 91.7% compare
- 81 Armenia 91.4% compare
- 82 El Salvador 91.3% compare
- 83 Liechtenstein 91.1% compare
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova?
- Current education expenditure, primary in Republic of Moldova was 91.5% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest current education expenditure, primary recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 95.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest current education expenditure, primary recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.9% in 2017.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for current education expenditure, primary?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 80th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is current education expenditure, primary rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Current education expenditure, primary (% of total expenditure in primary public institutions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).