Moldova Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Moldova's services employment was 36.94% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Moldova's services employment stood at 36.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.30% by 2026. Moldova ranked 24th globally.
Moldova’s share of employment in services stood at 36.94 percent in 2025, placing the country 24th in the world according to World Bank data. Over the 35‑year span from 1991 to 2025 the indicator has fallen from an early‑post‑independence level of 40.14 percent to a low of 29.37 percent in 2016, before recovering modestly. The all‑time peak of 43.68 percent was recorded in 1997, reflecting the rapid post‑Soviet shift toward market‑oriented activities, while the 2016 trough coincided with a period of sluggish domestic demand and limited private‑sector growth. Moldova’s current services employment rate is closely aligned with peers such as Myanmar (36.89 percent) and Bangladesh (37.71 percent), suggesting similar structural challenges in transitioning economies. Continued diversification of the economy, investment in digital and tourism sectors, and reforms that improve the business climate could sustain the recent upward movement and prevent a return to the 2016 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 42.55% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 40.93% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.94% | +0.35% | #24 |
| 2024 | 36.59% | +1.03% | #24 |
| 2023 | 35.56% | +3.62% | #25 |
| 2022 | 31.94% | +0.78% | #20 |
| 2021 | 31.16% | −0.74% | #19 |
| 2020 | 31.90% | +0.56% | #19 |
| 2019 | 31.34% | +0.98% | #14 |
| 2018 | 30.35% | −0.40% | #16 |
| 2017 | 30.75% | +1.38% | #18 |
| 2016 | 29.37% | −0.55% | #17 |
| 2015 | 29.92% | −0.71% | #18 |
| 2014 | 30.63% | −2.18% | #20 |
| 2013 | 32.80% | −0.12% | #26 |
| 2012 | 32.93% | −0.89% | #28 |
| 2011 | 33.81% | +0.10% | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's services employment was 36.94% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's services employment peaked at 43.68% in 1997.
The lowest services employment in Moldova was 29.37% in 2016.
Moldova ranks 24th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's services employment is projected to reach 39.30% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Moldova in 2025 was 36.94%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_services-employment,
title = {Moldova Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}