Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Share of women in ministerial positions was 35.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Moldova, 2005–2024
Source: IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 35.7% for share of women in ministerial positions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 66.7% on the previous year and up 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Moldova peaked at 40.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2010.
Republic of Moldova ranks 37th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of women in ministerial 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% |
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 | 29.3% | 20.0% | 40.0% | 4 |
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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)
- 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)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,242 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,864 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,866 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Moldova?
- Share of women in ministerial positions in Republic of Moldova was 35.7% in 2024, according to IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 40.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of women in ministerial positions recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2010.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for share of women in ministerial positions?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 37th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of women in ministerial positions rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from IPU via World Bank; UN Women via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women in ministerial positions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Deputy prime ministers and prime ministers or heads of government that hold ministerial portfolios are included, vice-presidents and heads of governmental or public agencies are excluded.