Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in Moldova
Moldova: Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) was 0.841 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in hazardous work in Moldova, 2009–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Moldova is 0.841, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 96.5% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Moldova peaked at 40.52 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.376, in 2017.
That places Moldova 24th out of 35 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.
Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40.52 | — |
| 2014 | 0.469 | -98.8% |
| 2015 | 0.783 | +67.0% |
| 2016 | 0.584 | -25.4% |
| 2017 | 0.376 | -35.6% |
| 2021 | 0.895 | +138.0% |
| 2022 | 0.983 | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 0.95 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 0.428 | -54.9% |
| 2025 | 0.841 | +96.5% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 0.841 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.72, 18% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 0.841 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.608, 1.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.52 | 40.52 | 40.52 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.553 | 0.376 | 0.783 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.8194 | 0.428 | 0.983 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More gender data for 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 share of children in hazardous work in Moldova?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Moldova was 0.841 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 40.52 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.376 in 2017.
- How does Moldova rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Moldova ranks 24th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share of children in hazardous work (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Children refer to persons ages 5-17 years old. Hazardous work is measured on the basis of a list of hazardous industries and occupations, excessive working hours performed for 43 or more hours per week, and hazardous working conditions (such as night work). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.