Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 90.2% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
90.2%
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
55th
of 87 countries
All-time high
92.6%
in 2003
All-time low
83.9%
in 2016
Years of data
21
2000–2024
Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 90.2% for percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 92.6% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 83.9%, in 2016.
Republic of Moldova ranks 55th of 87 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 91.7% | — |
| 2001 | 87.9% | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 91.7% | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 92.6% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 89.4% | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 90.0% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 89.6% | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 90.2% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 90.4% | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 90.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 91.3% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 92.0% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 83.9% | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 90.1% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 90.7% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 89.6% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 89.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 89.8% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 90.7% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 92.0% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 90.2% | -2.0% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 90.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.6%, 93% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 90.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100.0%, 90% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.4% | 87.9% | 92.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 89.7% | 83.9% | 92.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 90.4% | 89.5% | 92.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
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 percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova?
- Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 90.2% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 92.6% in 2003.
- What is the lowest percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.9% in 2016.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 55th out of 87 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of qualified teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release