Moldova’s unemployment rate fell to 7.3% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 10.4% in the previous quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The number of unemployed people declined to 67,600, a 26,000 fewer than in the first quarter. Meanwhile, the labor force increased 2.5% to 926,900, while the employed population rose 5.9% to 859,300. The employment rate climbed to 45.0%, up 2.4 percentage points from 42.6% in Q1. source: National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova

Unemployment Rate in Moldova decreased to 7.30 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.40 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployment Rate in Moldova averaged 5.53 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.00 percent in the first quarter of 2006 and a record low of 2.20 percent in the third quarter of 2018. This page provides - Moldova Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Moldova Unemployment Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Unemployment Rate in Moldova decreased to 7.30 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 10.40 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployment Rate in Moldova is expected to be 9.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Moldova Unemployment Rate is projected to trend around 9.50 percent in 2027 and 9.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-04 02:50 PM
Unemployment Rate
Q1 10.4% 2.9% 3.1%
2026-09-03 07:00 AM
Unemployment Rate
Q2 7.3% 10.4% 9.8%
2026-12-04 08:00 AM
Unemployment Rate
Q3 7.3% 9.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 859.30 811.10 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 45.00 42.60 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 48.50 47.50 percent Jun 2026
Population 2.38 2.42 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 67.60 93.60 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.30 10.40 percent Jun 2026
Wages 16895.70 15987.10 MDL/Month Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 14476.30 13584.00 MDL/Month Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 19.60 22.80 percent Jun 2026


Moldova Unemployment Rate
In Moldova, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.30 10.40 13.00 2.20 2000 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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Moldova’s Unemployment Rate at 10.4% in Q1 2026
Moldova’s unemployment rate stood at 10.4% in Q1 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The latest figure is not directly comparable with previous data, as the Labour Force Survey (LFS) instruments were revised in 2026 to align with EU standards, ensuring comparability with European-level results. The number of unemployed people reached 93,600, while employment levels totaled 811,100. The labor force participation rate was 47.5%, and the employment rate stood at 42.6%.
2026-06-04
Moldova Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2022
Moldova’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 3.5% in the third quarter. This was the lowest jobless rate since the third quarter of 2022, as the number of unemployed persons decreased by 6.5 thousand to 24.5 thousand. The unemployment rate for men dropped to 2.9% from 3.9%, while that for women edged down to 3.0% from 3.1%. Youth unemployment (ages 15–24) fell sharply to 0% from 6.8%. At the same time, the employment rate declined to 40.8% from 43.4%, with the number of employed individuals falling by 49.7 thousand to 806.4 thousand. The labor force participation rate fell to 42.1% from 44.9% in the previous quarter.
2026-03-06
Moldova Unemployment Rate Hits 3-Year Low
Moldova’s unemployment rate declined to 3.5% in Q3 2025, the lowest since Q3 2022, down from 4.0% in the previous quarter. Male unemployment fell to 3.9% from 4.4%, while the female rate eased to 3.1% from 3.6%. Urban joblessness stood at 3.1% versus 2.9% in rural areas. Youth unemployment (ages 15–24) dropped to 6.8% from 8.3%. The total number of unemployed fell 5.4% quarter-on-quarter to 31,000, as the labor force expanded by 62,355 to 887,055, lifting the participation rate for those aged 15 and over to 44.9% from 41.8%.
2025-12-04