Moldova - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Moldova was 15.37 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 54.18 in 1989, while its lowest value was 15.37 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 54.18 |
| 2002 | 29.64 |
| 2003 | 22.38 |
| 2004 | 20.98 |
| 2005 | 20.50 |
| 2006 | 19.81 |
| 2007 | 17.72 |
| 2008 | 18.41 |
| 2009 | 19.08 |
| 2010 | 19.54 |
| 2011 | 20.28 |
| 2012 | 18.01 |
| 2013 | 17.78 |
| 2014 | 17.27 |
| 2015 | 18.65 |
| 2016 | 18.17 |
| 2017 | 18.73 |
| 2018 | 20.68 |
| 2019 | 18.22 |
| 2020 | 15.37 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 15.42 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 33.38 in 1999, while its lowest value was 15.42 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 29.35 |
| 1991 | 30.32 |
| 1992 | 31.04 |
| 1993 | 31.39 |
| 1994 | 31.73 |
| 1995 | 31.73 |
| 1996 | 32.36 |
| 1997 | 32.20 |
| 1998 | 32.97 |
| 1999 | 33.38 |
| 2000 | 33.20 |
| 2001 | 30.74 |
| 2002 | 29.64 |
| 2003 | 22.42 |
| 2004 | 20.98 |
| 2005 | 20.50 |
| 2006 | 19.81 |
| 2007 | 17.74 |
| 2008 | 18.39 |
| 2009 | 19.12 |
| 2010 | 19.58 |
| 2011 | 20.32 |
| 2012 | 18.09 |
| 2013 | 17.91 |
| 2014 | 17.48 |
| 2015 | 18.73 |
| 2016 | 18.27 |
| 2017 | 17.84 |
| 2018 | 17.32 |
| 2019 | 18.25 |
| 2020 | 15.42 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Moldova was 21.07 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 54.49 in 1989, while its lowest value was 21.07 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 54.49 |
| 2002 | 32.38 |
| 2003 | 26.88 |
| 2004 | 24.18 |
| 2005 | 22.91 |
| 2006 | 25.80 |
| 2007 | 23.60 |
| 2008 | 23.16 |
| 2009 | 23.69 |
| 2010 | 24.15 |
| 2011 | 24.13 |
| 2012 | 22.23 |
| 2013 | 23.21 |
| 2014 | 23.42 |
| 2015 | 25.51 |
| 2016 | 23.08 |
| 2017 | 22.66 |
| 2018 | 24.15 |
| 2019 | 24.08 |
| 2020 | 21.07 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 21.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 39.66 in 1999, while its lowest value was 20.41 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.41 |
| 1991 | 37.19 |
| 1992 | 37.74 |
| 1993 | 38.02 |
| 1994 | 38.30 |
| 1995 | 38.33 |
| 1996 | 38.82 |
| 1997 | 38.75 |
| 1998 | 39.33 |
| 1999 | 39.66 |
| 2000 | 39.58 |
| 2001 | 35.88 |
| 2002 | 32.40 |
| 2003 | 26.93 |
| 2004 | 24.18 |
| 2005 | 22.90 |
| 2006 | 25.77 |
| 2007 | 23.64 |
| 2008 | 23.15 |
| 2009 | 23.65 |
| 2010 | 24.09 |
| 2011 | 24.07 |
| 2012 | 22.19 |
| 2013 | 23.17 |
| 2014 | 23.37 |
| 2015 | 25.46 |
| 2016 | 23.00 |
| 2017 | 20.97 |
| 2018 | 20.41 |
| 2019 | 24.05 |
| 2020 | 21.08 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Moldova was 18.32 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 54.33 in 1989, while its lowest value was 18.32 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 54.33 |
| 2002 | 31.01 |
| 2003 | 24.66 |
| 2004 | 22.58 |
| 2005 | 21.71 |
| 2006 | 22.85 |
| 2007 | 20.70 |
| 2008 | 20.80 |
| 2009 | 21.45 |
| 2010 | 21.91 |
| 2011 | 22.26 |
| 2012 | 20.22 |
| 2013 | 20.64 |
| 2014 | 20.56 |
| 2015 | 22.23 |
| 2016 | 20.76 |
| 2017 | 20.81 |
| 2018 | 22.50 |
| 2019 | 21.23 |
| 2020 | 18.32 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 18.32 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 36.56 in 1999, while its lowest value was 18.32 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32.90 |
| 1991 | 33.77 |
| 1992 | 34.40 |
| 1993 | 34.72 |
| 1994 | 35.03 |
| 1995 | 35.05 |
| 1996 | 35.61 |
| 1997 | 35.51 |
| 1998 | 36.19 |
| 1999 | 36.56 |
| 2000 | 36.44 |
| 2001 | 33.35 |
| 2002 | 31.04 |
| 2003 | 24.71 |
| 2004 | 22.60 |
| 2005 | 21.71 |
| 2006 | 22.83 |
| 2007 | 20.73 |
| 2008 | 20.81 |
| 2009 | 21.42 |
| 2010 | 21.87 |
| 2011 | 22.23 |
| 2012 | 20.18 |
| 2013 | 20.59 |
| 2014 | 20.48 |
| 2015 | 22.16 |
| 2016 | 20.69 |
| 2017 | 19.44 |
| 2018 | 18.90 |
| 2019 | 21.22 |
| 2020 | 18.32 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 44.83 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 58.24 in 1999, while its lowest value was 41.39 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.49 |
| 1991 | 52.89 |
| 1992 | 53.88 |
| 1993 | 54.78 |
| 1994 | 56.31 |
| 1995 | 56.94 |
| 1996 | 57.56 |
| 1997 | 57.10 |
| 1998 | 57.90 |
| 1999 | 58.24 |
| 2000 | 57.76 |
| 2001 | 56.79 |
| 2002 | 55.68 |
| 2003 | 54.83 |
| 2004 | 53.99 |
| 2005 | 52.28 |
| 2006 | 50.56 |
| 2007 | 48.80 |
| 2008 | 46.98 |
| 2009 | 45.10 |
| 2010 | 44.43 |
| 2011 | 44.86 |
| 2012 | 43.51 |
| 2013 | 43.92 |
| 2014 | 43.43 |
| 2015 | 46.67 |
| 2016 | 45.34 |
| 2017 | 44.70 |
| 2018 | 41.39 |
| 2019 | 44.83 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 49.62 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 60.22 in 1999, while its lowest value was 46.16 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.84 |
| 1991 | 54.29 |
| 1992 | 55.47 |
| 1993 | 56.50 |
| 1994 | 58.21 |
| 1995 | 58.88 |
| 1996 | 59.52 |
| 1997 | 59.00 |
| 1998 | 59.87 |
| 1999 | 60.22 |
| 2000 | 59.70 |
| 2001 | 58.63 |
| 2002 | 57.38 |
| 2003 | 56.40 |
| 2004 | 55.46 |
| 2005 | 54.41 |
| 2006 | 53.39 |
| 2007 | 52.36 |
| 2008 | 51.30 |
| 2009 | 50.19 |
| 2010 | 48.97 |
| 2011 | 49.46 |
| 2012 | 47.37 |
| 2013 | 48.42 |
| 2014 | 47.99 |
| 2015 | 50.70 |
| 2016 | 49.21 |
| 2017 | 49.25 |
| 2018 | 46.16 |
| 2019 | 49.62 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 47.17 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 59.19 in 1999, while its lowest value was 43.72 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.13 |
| 1991 | 53.56 |
| 1992 | 54.64 |
| 1993 | 55.61 |
| 1994 | 57.22 |
| 1995 | 57.87 |
| 1996 | 58.50 |
| 1997 | 58.01 |
| 1998 | 58.85 |
| 1999 | 59.19 |
| 2000 | 58.70 |
| 2001 | 57.68 |
| 2002 | 56.50 |
| 2003 | 55.59 |
| 2004 | 54.71 |
| 2005 | 53.31 |
| 2006 | 51.93 |
| 2007 | 50.53 |
| 2008 | 49.09 |
| 2009 | 47.59 |
| 2010 | 46.65 |
| 2011 | 47.11 |
| 2012 | 45.40 |
| 2013 | 46.12 |
| 2014 | 45.66 |
| 2015 | 48.63 |
| 2016 | 47.22 |
| 2017 | 46.92 |
| 2018 | 43.72 |
| 2019 | 47.17 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Moldova was 36.14 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 61.64 in 1989, while its lowest value was 36.14 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 61.64 |
| 2002 | 54.21 |
| 2003 | 49.10 |
| 2004 | 47.94 |
| 2005 | 47.51 |
| 2006 | 42.98 |
| 2007 | 42.15 |
| 2008 | 41.55 |
| 2009 | 39.68 |
| 2010 | 38.62 |
| 2011 | 39.28 |
| 2012 | 38.17 |
| 2013 | 38.57 |
| 2014 | 40.04 |
| 2015 | 41.17 |
| 2016 | 41.29 |
| 2017 | 40.40 |
| 2018 | 42.37 |
| 2019 | 38.18 |
| 2020 | 36.14 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 33.88 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 56.53 in 1999, while its lowest value was 33.88 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 53.23 |
| 1991 | 54.04 |
| 1992 | 54.65 |
| 1993 | 54.92 |
| 1994 | 55.18 |
| 1995 | 55.13 |
| 1996 | 55.68 |
| 1997 | 55.47 |
| 1998 | 56.18 |
| 1999 | 56.53 |
| 2000 | 56.28 |
| 2001 | 54.64 |
| 2002 | 54.21 |
| 2003 | 49.10 |
| 2004 | 47.93 |
| 2005 | 47.50 |
| 2006 | 42.98 |
| 2007 | 42.15 |
| 2008 | 41.55 |
| 2009 | 39.68 |
| 2010 | 38.61 |
| 2011 | 39.28 |
| 2012 | 38.18 |
| 2013 | 38.56 |
| 2014 | 40.02 |
| 2015 | 41.16 |
| 2016 | 41.27 |
| 2017 | 39.41 |
| 2018 | 34.35 |
| 2019 | 38.12 |
| 2020 | 36.11 |
| 2021 | 33.88 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Moldova was 80.19 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 94.66 in 2005, while its lowest value was 80.19 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 82.34 |
| 2002 | 91.48 |
| 2003 | 90.12 |
| 2004 | 92.66 |
| 2005 | 94.66 |
| 2006 | 86.03 |
| 2007 | 88.24 |
| 2008 | 87.77 |
| 2009 | 85.91 |
| 2010 | 85.92 |
| 2011 | 86.16 |
| 2012 | 87.71 |
| 2013 | 86.69 |
| 2014 | 85.34 |
| 2015 | 85.45 |
| 2016 | 84.84 |
| 2017 | 83.71 |
| 2018 | 84.99 |
| 2019 | 81.30 |
| 2020 | 80.19 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 77.11 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 94.66 in 2005, while its lowest value was 77.11 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 86.99 |
| 1991 | 87.25 |
| 1992 | 87.45 |
| 1993 | 87.55 |
| 1994 | 87.64 |
| 1995 | 87.62 |
| 1996 | 87.82 |
| 1997 | 87.75 |
| 1998 | 88.01 |
| 1999 | 88.14 |
| 2000 | 88.05 |
| 2001 | 88.74 |
| 2002 | 91.48 |
| 2003 | 90.12 |
| 2004 | 92.65 |
| 2005 | 94.66 |
| 2006 | 86.03 |
| 2007 | 88.24 |
| 2008 | 87.77 |
| 2009 | 85.91 |
| 2010 | 85.92 |
| 2011 | 86.16 |
| 2012 | 87.71 |
| 2013 | 86.70 |
| 2014 | 85.34 |
| 2015 | 85.45 |
| 2016 | 84.84 |
| 2017 | 87.00 |
| 2018 | 84.62 |
| 2019 | 81.30 |
| 2020 | 80.19 |
| 2021 | 77.11 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Moldova was 45.07 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 74.86 in 1989, while its lowest value was 43.52 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 74.86 |
| 2002 | 59.26 |
| 2003 | 54.48 |
| 2004 | 51.74 |
| 2005 | 50.19 |
| 2006 | 49.96 |
| 2007 | 47.77 |
| 2008 | 47.34 |
| 2009 | 46.19 |
| 2010 | 44.95 |
| 2011 | 45.59 |
| 2012 | 43.52 |
| 2013 | 44.49 |
| 2014 | 46.92 |
| 2015 | 48.18 |
| 2016 | 48.67 |
| 2017 | 48.26 |
| 2018 | 49.85 |
| 2019 | 46.96 |
| 2020 | 45.07 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 43.93 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 64.14 in 1999, while its lowest value was 40.59 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 61.19 |
| 1991 | 61.94 |
| 1992 | 62.49 |
| 1993 | 62.73 |
| 1994 | 62.96 |
| 1995 | 62.92 |
| 1996 | 63.40 |
| 1997 | 63.22 |
| 1998 | 63.83 |
| 1999 | 64.14 |
| 2000 | 63.92 |
| 2001 | 61.57 |
| 2002 | 59.26 |
| 2003 | 54.48 |
| 2004 | 51.73 |
| 2005 | 50.18 |
| 2006 | 49.96 |
| 2007 | 47.77 |
| 2008 | 47.34 |
| 2009 | 46.19 |
| 2010 | 44.94 |
| 2011 | 45.58 |
| 2012 | 43.53 |
| 2013 | 44.48 |
| 2014 | 46.90 |
| 2015 | 48.17 |
| 2016 | 48.64 |
| 2017 | 45.30 |
| 2018 | 40.59 |
| 2019 | 46.88 |
| 2020 | 45.03 |
| 2021 | 43.93 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Moldova was 40.32 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 67.77 in 1989, while its lowest value was 39.05 in 1996.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 67.77 |
| 1992 | 47.52 |
| 1996 | 39.05 |
| 1998 | 45.42 |
| 2002 | 56.58 |
| 2003 | 51.63 |
| 2004 | 49.72 |
| 2005 | 48.76 |
| 2006 | 46.27 |
| 2007 | 44.81 |
| 2008 | 44.29 |
| 2009 | 42.77 |
| 2010 | 41.61 |
| 2011 | 42.27 |
| 2012 | 40.72 |
| 2013 | 41.37 |
| 2014 | 43.28 |
| 2015 | 44.48 |
| 2016 | 44.76 |
| 2017 | 44.09 |
| 2018 | 45.86 |
| 2019 | 42.26 |
| 2020 | 40.32 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Moldova was 38.62 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 60.10 in 1999, while its lowest value was 37.30 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.92 |
| 1991 | 57.71 |
| 1992 | 58.29 |
| 1993 | 58.56 |
| 1994 | 58.81 |
| 1995 | 58.76 |
| 1996 | 59.29 |
| 1997 | 59.09 |
| 1998 | 59.76 |
| 1999 | 60.10 |
| 2000 | 59.86 |
| 2001 | 57.89 |
| 2002 | 56.58 |
| 2003 | 51.63 |
| 2004 | 49.72 |
| 2005 | 48.76 |
| 2006 | 46.27 |
| 2007 | 44.81 |
| 2008 | 44.29 |
| 2009 | 42.77 |
| 2010 | 41.61 |
| 2011 | 42.27 |
| 2012 | 40.72 |
| 2013 | 41.37 |
| 2014 | 43.28 |
| 2015 | 44.48 |
| 2016 | 44.76 |
| 2017 | 42.20 |
| 2018 | 37.30 |
| 2019 | 42.26 |
| 2020 | 40.32 |
| 2021 | 38.62 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
