Number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of adults with no formal education by region was 1,200 people in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
1,200 people
World rank
171st
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.13 million people
in 1950
All-time low
1,200 people
in 2100
Years of data
31
1950–2100
Number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova, 1950–2100
Source: Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova stood at 1,200 people. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova peaked at 1.13 million people in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1,200 people, in 2100.
That places Republic of Moldova 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.13 million people | — |
| 1955 | 1.01 million people | -10.4% |
| 1960 | 924,200 people | -8.7% |
| 1965 | 864,100 people | -6.5% |
| 1970 | 800,100 people | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 703,400 people | -12.1% |
| 1980 | 582,500 people | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 457,500 people | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 343,200 people | -25.0% |
| 1995 | 225,000 people | -34.4% |
| 2000 | 121,800 people | -45.9% |
| 2005 | 57,900 people | -52.5% |
| 2010 | 25,400 people | -56.1% |
| 2015 | 9,900 people | -61.0% |
| 2020 | 3,200 people | -67.7% |
| 2025 | 3,500 people | +9.4% |
| 2030 | 3,800 people | +8.6% |
| 2035 | 4,000 people | +5.3% |
| 2040 | 4,200 people | +5.0% |
| 2045 | 4,300 people | +2.4% |
| 2050 | 4,300 people | +0.0% |
| 2055 | 4,200 people | -2.3% |
| 2060 | 4,000 people | -4.8% |
| 2065 | 3,800 people | -5.0% |
| 2070 | 3,400 people | -10.5% |
| 2075 | 3,000 people | -11.8% |
| 2080 | 2,600 people | -13.3% |
| 2085 | 2,200 people | -15.4% |
| 2090 | 1,900 people | -13.6% |
| 2095 | 1,500 people | -21.1% |
| 2100 | 1,200 people | -20.0% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 1,200 people is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,600 people, 10% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 1,200 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,250 people, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.07 million people | 1.01 million people | 1.13 million people | 2 |
| 1960s | 894,150 people | 864,100 people | 924,200 people | 2 |
| 1970s | 751,750 people | 703,400 people | 800,100 people | 2 |
| 1980s | 520,000 people | 457,500 people | 582,500 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 284,100 people | 225,000 people | 343,200 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 89,850 people | 57,900 people | 121,800 people | 2 |
| 2010s | 17,650 people | 9,900 people | 25,400 people | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,350 people | 3,200 people | 3,500 people | 2 |
| 2030s | 3,900 people | 3,800 people | 4,000 people | 2 |
| 2040s | 4,250 people | 4,200 people | 4,300 people | 2 |
| 2050s | 4,250 people | 4,200 people | 4,300 people | 2 |
| 2060s | 3,900 people | 3,800 people | 4,000 people | 2 |
| 2070s | 3,200 people | 3,000 people | 3,400 people | 2 |
| 2080s | 2,400 people | 2,200 people | 2,600 people | 2 |
| 2090s | 1,700 people | 1,500 people | 1,900 people | 2 |
| 2100s | 1,200 people | 1,200 people | 1,200 people | 1 |
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 number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of adults with no formal education by region in Republic of Moldova was 1,200 people in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million people in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 people in 2100.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of adults with no formal education by region?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of adults with no formal education by region rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of adults with no formal education by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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De facto population aged 15+ withno education in a country or region.