Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Proportion of women in ministerial level positions was 21.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova, 2005–2025
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova is 21.4%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 40.0% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova peaked at 40.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2010.
That places Republic of Moldova 97th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.1% | — |
| 2008 | 10.5% | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 5.3% | -49.5% |
| 2012 | 5.6% | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 27.8% | +396.4% |
| 2015 | 27.8% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 22.2% | -20.1% |
| 2018 | 36.4% | +64.0% |
| 2019 | 11.1% | -69.5% |
| 2020 | 40.0% | +260.0% |
| 2022 | 20.0% | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 21.4% | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 35.7% | +66.7% |
| 2025 | 21.4% | -40.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 19.5% | 5.3% | 36.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 27.7% | 20.0% | 40.0% | 5 |
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More gender data for Republic of Moldova
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 492.95 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,352 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,352 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,841 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,766 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,090 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,044 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 15,279 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova?
- Proportion of women in ministerial level positions in Republic of Moldova was 21.4% in 2025, according to Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics.
- What is the highest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 40.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest proportion of women in ministerial level positions recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2010.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for proportion of women in ministerial level positions?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 97th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of women in ministerial level positions rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Inter-Parliamentary Union. United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Women in Politics, published as part of Proportion of women in ministerial level positions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Women in ministerial level positions is the proportion of women in ministerial or equivalent positions (including deputy prime ministers) in the government. Prime Ministers/Heads of Government are included when they hold ministerial portfolios. Vice-Presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.