Average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Average years of schooling was 11.82 years in 2020. ▲ Rising
Average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova, 1980–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova is 11.82 years, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova peaked at 11.92 years in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8.12 years, in 1980.
Republic of Moldova ranks 41st of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 8.12 years | — |
| 1985 | 8.76 years | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 9.28 years | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 9.52 years | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 9.66 years | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 9.59 years | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 9.99 years | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 11.92 years | +19.3% |
| 2020 | 11.82 years | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.44 years | 8.12 years | 8.76 years | 2 |
| 1990s | 9.4 years | 9.28 years | 9.52 years | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.63 years | 9.59 years | 9.66 years | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.95 years | 9.99 years | 11.92 years | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.82 years | 11.82 years | 11.82 years | 1 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 38 Taiwan, China 12 years compare
- 39 Singapore 11.92 years compare
- 40 Uzbekistan 11.9 years compare
- 42 Oman 11.65 years compare
- 43 Trinidad and Tobago 11.61 years compare
- 44 France 11.61 years compare
More education data for Republic of Moldova
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova?
- Average years of schooling in Republic of Moldova was 11.82 years in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average years of schooling recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 11.92 years in 2015.
- What is the lowest average years of schooling recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.12 years in 1980.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for average years of schooling?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 41st out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is average years of schooling rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average years of schooling. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average number of years of total schooling (primary, secondary, and tertiary) for the population aged 15 and over.