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Moldovan Scorecard

Country profile

Moldova is a small Eastern European country nestled between Romania and Ukraine, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, and a rich agricultural heritage. It has a population of 2.5 million, a population growth rate of -2.84%, and a median age of 37.75 years.

Its history includes periods as part of the Principality of Moldavia and the Soviet Union, which have shaped its cultural and linguistic identity.

Today, Moldova is working toward economic reform and European integration while preserving its folk traditions, music, and artisanal crafts.

Its capital city is Chișinău.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Moldova improved by 7.4% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Moldova improved by 7.8% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Moldova improved by 65.1% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Moldova worsened by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Moldova improved by 1.2% from 2019 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Moldova worsened by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Moldova improved by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Moldova worsened by 1.3% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Moldova worsened by 21.7% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Moldova worsened by 1.6% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Moldova improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Moldova worsened by 3.1% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Moldova worsened by 1.7% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Moldova worsened by 2.6% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Moldova improved by 7.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Moldova improved by 17.6% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Moldova improved by 22.6% from 2019 to 2020

Government Effectiveness in Moldova improved by 46.4% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Moldova worsened by 3.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Moldova improved by 46.5% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Moldova improved by 144.3% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Moldova worsened by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Moldova improved by 6.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Moldova worsened by 4.0% from 2020 to 2021