Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) was 1.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 1.5% for unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in 2025.
The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 11.1% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2021.
That places Republic of Moldova 178th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.9% | — |
| 1992 | 3.7% | +94.7% |
| 1993 | 3.7% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 5.8% | +56.8% |
| 1995 | 5.3% | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 7.9% | +49.1% |
| 1997 | 7.9% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10.0% | +26.6% |
| 1999 | 11.1% | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 8.5% | -23.3% |
| 2001 | 7.4% | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 6.8% | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 5.6% | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 4.3% | -24.4% |
| 2007 | 2.7% | -35.5% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -23.7% |
| 2009 | 3.0% | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2.7% | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +21.2% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | -34.2% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | +72.7% |
| 2024 | 1.4% | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 1.5% | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.4% | 1.9% | 11.1% | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.3% | 2.1% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 175 Benin 1.6% compare
- 176 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.6% compare
- 177 Viet Nam 1.5% compare
- 179 Solomon Islands 1.4% compare
- 180 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1.2% compare
- 181 Bahrain 1.1% compare
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova?
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Republic of Moldova was 1.5% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, total (% of total labor force) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1% in 1999.
- What is the lowest unemployment, total (% of total labor force) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 178th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, total (% of total labor force) rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.