Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 27.51 in 2027. ▼ Falling

Latest (2027)
27.51
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
165th
of 188 countries
All-time high
45.19
in 2005
All-time low
27.47
in 2022
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova, 1990–2027

010203040501990200820271990: 41.61991: 41.11992: 40.91993: 40.71994: 40.61995: 40.61996: 40.41997: 40.51998: 40.11999: 402000: 40.12001: 42.12002: 42.82003: 42.82004: 44.92005: 45.22006: 41.92007: 41.22008: 40.42009: 39.32010: 36.62011: 35.62012: 35.22013: 34.82014: 30.72015: 29.82016: 30.12017: 31.72018: 32.92019: 30.72020: 30.32021: 27.52022: 27.52023: 29.22024: 27.82025: 27.72026: 27.62027: 27.5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova is 27.51, measured in 2027.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 45.19 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 27.47, in 2022.

That places Republic of Moldova 165th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Republic of Moldova, 1990 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1990 41.56
1991 41.15 -1.0%
1992 40.85 -0.7%
1993 40.72 -0.3%
1994 40.59 -0.3%
1995 40.62 +0.1%
1996 40.37 -0.6%
1997 40.46 +0.2%
1998 40.14 -0.8%
1999 39.98 -0.4%
2000 40.09 +0.3%
2001 42.05 +4.9%
2002 42.77 +1.7%
2003 42.75 -0.1%
2004 44.89 +5.0%
2005 45.19 +0.7%
2006 41.91 -7.3%
2007 41.15 -1.8%
2008 40.41 -1.8%
2009 39.31 -2.7%
2010 36.63 -6.8%
2011 35.6 -2.8%
2012 35.21 -1.1%
2013 34.75 -1.3%
2014 30.73 -11.6%
2015 29.79 -3.1%
2016 30.09 +1.0%
2017 31.67 +5.2%
2018 32.95 +4.0%
2019 30.67 -6.9%
2020 30.32 -1.1%
2021 27.49 -9.3%
2022 27.47 -0.1%
2023 29.21 +6.3%
2024 27.84 -4.7%
2025 27.71 -0.5%
2026 27.6 -0.4%
2027 27.51 -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 40.64 39.98 41.56 10
2000s 42.05 39.31 45.19 10
2010s 32.81 29.79 36.63 10
2020s 28.14 27.47 30.32 8

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

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  5. 167 Kuwait 26.92 compare
  6. 168 Bahamas 26.75 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova?
Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Republic of Moldova was 27.51 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 45.19 in 2005.
What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 27.47 in 2022.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
Republic of Moldova ranks 165th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.