Wages in Moldova increased to 15470.60 MDL/Month in the second quarter of 2025 from 14567.50 MDL/Month in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Moldova Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Moldova Household Income per Capita

• Moldova Annual Household Income per Capita reached 3,247.325 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 2,700.446 USD in Dec 2022.
• Moldova Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 1,485.924 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,247.325 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 767.280 USD in Dec 2006.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Moldova grew 5.049 % YoY in Jan 2024.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. The National Bank of Moldova average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

Key information about Moldova Monthly Earnings

• Moldova Monthly Earnings stood at 894 USD in Jun 2025, compared with the previous figure of 788 USD in Mar 2025
• Moldova Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2015 to Jun 2025, with an average number of 434 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 894 USD in Jun 2025 and a record low of 234 USD in Mar 2016

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova provides Monthly Earnings in local currency. The National Bank of Moldova average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover Social and Economic units with 4 or more employees and all Budgetary Institutions regardless of the number of employees. Data on districts from the left side of the river Nistru and municipality Bender is excluded.


Further information about Moldova Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Moldova Population reached 2 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Moldova dropped to 4 % in Jun 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 42 % in Jun 2025

Moldova had the highest net minimum monthly wage in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as of the beginning of 2024, at *** euros. The minimum wage in Azerbaijan ranked second, measuring at *** euros, closely followed by Russia. The lowest figure was recorded in Uzbekistan, where the minimum wage was just enough to cover basic food expenses. Why does the minimum wage get adjusted? The main idea behind the minimum wage is to improve the living standards of workers, particularly those in low-paid occupations. Furthermore, it strives to reduce the gender pay gap, promote workers’ effort, reduce the number of people in welfare programs, and increase consumption. Due to inflation and rising prices, governments occasionally review the minimum salary to maintain the purchasing power of their citizens. For example, Kazakhstan had one of the highest inflation rates in the CIS region in 2023, at around ** percent. Consecutively, the minimum wage in the country increased by approximately ** percent in that year. Is everyone guaranteed the minimum wage? Despite labor law protections in place, holding a job in an unregistered enterprise or working a non-declared job in a registered enterprise allows employees to circumvent minimum wage regulations. For instance, in Russia, employment in the informal sector made up less than a ***** of the total in 2022. The share of those working in industries unregulated by the state increased from the previous year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In April 2021, over a ***** of surveyed Russians admitted to working reduced hours, being furloughed, or becoming unemployed, which made the gray economy sector the only viable option for thousands.

Moldova Household Disposable Income: Rural data was reported at 100.000 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 100.000 % for 2016. Moldova Household Disposable Income: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2017 and a record low of 100.000 % in 2017. Moldova Household Disposable Income: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.H003: Household Disposable Income.

Moldova MD: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 62.578 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.465 % for 2016. Moldova MD: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 64.932 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.985 % in 1994 and a record low of 62.145 % in 2005. Moldova MD: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Moldova, Republic of - Gross National Income for Republic of Moldova was 16806186549.41460 Current $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Moldova, Republic of - Gross National Income for Republic of Moldova reached a record high of 16806186549.41460 in January of 2023 and a record low of 1204642063.05467 in January of 1999. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Moldova, Republic of - Gross National Income for Republic of Moldova - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Moldova Adjusted Net National Income Per Capita Current Us$

Actual value and historical data chart for Moldova Adjusted Net National Income Per Capita Annual Percent Growth

Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data was reported at 2,180.000 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,140.000 USD for 2016. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data is updated yearly, averaging 1,160.000 USD from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,560.000 USD in 2014 and a record low of 370.000 USD in 2000. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GNI per capita (formerly GNP per capita) is the gross national income, converted to U.S. dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Historical dataset showing Moldova income inequality - gini coefficient by year from N/A to N/A.

Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income: Atlas Method data was reported at 7.754 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.590 USD bn for 2016. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income: Atlas Method data is updated yearly, averaging 4.132 USD bn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.105 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 1.364 USD bn in 2000. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income: Atlas Method data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Gap-filled total;

Real GNI based on PPP of Republic of Moldova climb by 3.88% from 39,857,893,696 international dollars in 2023 to 41,404,972,877 international dollars in 2024. Since the 5.50% slump in 2022, real GNI based on PPP jumped by 5.58% in 2024. PPP GNI (formerly PPP GNP) is gross national income (GNI) converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GNI as a U.S. dollar has in the United States. Gross national income is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.

GNI per capita based on PPP of Republic of Moldova went up by 4.71% from 18,030 international dollars in 2023 to 18,880 international dollars in 2024. Since the 0.92% downward trend in 2020, GNI per capita based on PPP rocketed by 34.95% in 2024. GNI per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GNI is gross national income (GNI) converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GNI as a U.S. dollar has in the United States. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.

Abstract

Moldova Household Budget Survey (HBS) 2006 was implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova (formerly the Department for Statistics and Sociology of the Republic of Moldova).

Household Budget Survey is a nationally representative survey that provides information on living standards in Moldova through collection of households' income and consumption data, as well as non-monetary indicators covering education, health, employment, housing, asset ownership, and self-assessed living conditions. Information obtained from the survey is also used to calculate the weights for the Consumption Price Index, and the households' final consumption. The HBS has been conducted quarterly starting in the second quarter of 1997.

In 2006, Moldova HBS was substantially modified in two main areas: the way in which households were selected (sampling frame and sampling area), and the data collection tools (questionnaires). Since 1997, the HBS sample had been extracted from the same areas causing exhaustion of households. Moldova Census 2004 provided updated and detailed information on the population to construct a new sampling frame. Census information was used to ensure a larger geographical coverage, thus improving the quality of indicators obtained at country and regional levels. The household diary design was changed to improve the way the survey covers various income sources and types of expenditure.

Data is collected through face-to-face interviews and the households' income and expenditure diary.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Households,
• Individuals.

Universe

Population of the Household Budget Survey consists of all individual Moldovan households. Institutional households, such as hospitals, students' hostels, prisons, or senior citizens' houses, were not included in the survey. However, workers' hostels were included in the study.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Sampling methodology for Moldova HBS was re-designed in 2006.

The updated HBS sample was selected using information from the Population Census 2004 and a joint database of electricity consumers in the whole country. 129 Primary Sampling Units (PSU) are now covered by HBS (before 2006, 45 PSUs were surveyed).

A larger number of PSUs improves regional estimates and ensures a representative sample not only for cities, towns and rural areas as did the previous survey, but also at the level of four statistical zones (North, Centre, South, and Chisinau). Moreover, both Chisinau and Balti municipialities are treated as a large primary sampling unit, from where households are selected, whereas before only some districts were included in the sample.

Two-stage probability sample is used to select households.

1) Sampling procedure: 1st stage - sampling with probabilities proportional to size (PPS) in each strata; 2nd stage - simple random sample (SRS) of households in each PSU.

2) Rotation scheme: 1st stage - starting with 2008 about 20% of PSUs will be annually replaced; 2nd stage - one half of households will participate in the survey during five consecutive years and the rest of households will be replaced with the new ones.

Updated HBS sampling design does not use substitution in case of non-response.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income data was reported at 8.641 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.259 USD bn for 2016. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income data is updated yearly, averaging 3.810 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.857 USD bn in 2013 and a record low of 1.195 USD bn in 1999. Moldova MD: GDP: USD: Gross National Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Gap-filled total;

Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption data was reported at 142,095,898.000 MDL th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 132,827,625.000 MDL th for 2015. Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption data is updated yearly, averaging 46,170,464.000 MDL th from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 142,095,898.000 MDL th in 2016 and a record low of 5,370,883.000 MDL th in 1995. Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.A027: Gross National Disposable Income.

Moldova MD: GDP: Real: Gross National Income data was reported at 35,753.329 MDL mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 34,244.763 MDL mn for 2015. Moldova MD: GDP: Real: Gross National Income data is updated yearly, averaging 25,653.669 MDL mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,753.329 MDL mn in 2016 and a record low of 16,011.335 MDL mn in 1999. Moldova MD: GDP: Real: Gross National Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Real. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;

Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption: Households data was reported at 116,547,021.000 MDL th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 107,674,403.000 MDL th for 2015. Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption: Households data is updated yearly, averaging 38,027,196.500 MDL th from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 116,547,021.000 MDL th in 2016 and a record low of 3,616,024.000 MDL th in 1995. Moldova Gross National Disposable Income: Final Consumption: Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.A027: Gross National Disposable Income.

Moldova MD: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data was reported at 4.300 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.100 % for 2015. Moldova MD: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2016, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.300 % in 2016 and a record low of 2.200 % in 1998. Moldova MD: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.