Moldova Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Moldova's female labor participation was 72.33% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Moldova's female labor participation stood at 72.33% in 2025, a rise of +0.15pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.55% by 2026. Moldova ranked 14th globally.
Moldova’s female labor participation has risen markedly over the 36‑year span from 1990 to 2025, climbing from 54.76 % in the earliest year to an all‑time peak of 72.33 % in 2025, which also places the country at 14th globally. The trough in this period occurred in 2004, when participation slipped to 54.58 %, underscoring a prolonged expansion after the early 2000s. This upward trajectory mirrors the performance of peer nations that rank closely in the World Bank dataset, such as Niger at 72.78 % and Angola at 72.22 %, suggesting that Moldova is keeping pace with other emerging economies that have achieved high female labor engagement. The sustained increase reflects structural reforms, greater access to education, and expanding service‑sector opportunities that have drawn more women into the workforce. If policies continue to promote flexible work arrangements and address gender‑specific barriers, the participation rate is likely to maintain its upward momentum, potentially pushing Moldova into the top ten globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.34% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 72.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.33% | +0.15pp | #14 |
| 2024 | 72.18% | +2.11pp | #15 |
| 2023 | 70.06% | −1.48pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 71.54% | +0.88pp | #16 |
| 2021 | 70.67% | +2.58pp | #16 |
| 2020 | 68.09% | −0.25pp | #18 |
| 2019 | 68.34% | +1.92pp | #20 |
| 2018 | 66.42% | −1.01pp | #21 |
| 2017 | 67.43% | −1.50pp | #21 |
| 2016 | 68.93% | −0.48pp | #20 |
| 2015 | 69.41% | +0.21pp | #20 |
| 2014 | 69.21% | +3.62pp | #21 |
| 2013 | 65.59% | +0.31pp | #26 |
| 2012 | 65.28% | +0.91pp | #29 |
| 2011 | 64.37% | +1.67pp | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's female labor participation was 72.33% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's female labor participation peaked at 72.33% in 2025.
The lowest female labor participation in Moldova was 54.58% in 2004.
Moldova ranks 14th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's female labor participation is projected to reach 72.55% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Moldova in 2025 was 72.33%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_female-labor-participation,
title = {Moldova Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}