Proportion of population living in dwellings with a floor space below 9 m2 per person, and persons of different sexes over the age of 9 sharing the same room (overcrowding)

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11.1.1.b. Proportion of population living in dwellings with a floor space below 9 m2 per person, and persons of different sexes over the age of 9 sharing the same room (overcrowding)
Year Value
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 21.5
2015 18.4
2016 18.9
2017 17.6
2018 16.8
2019 17.5
2020 17.0
2021 17.0
2022 16.1
2023 18.6
2024 14.7
2025 17.8

Source: National Bureau of Statistics

Geographical Area: The Republic of Moldova, without the left side of the river Nistru and the municipality of Bender

Unit of Measurement: Percent, %

Footnote:

1. Starting with 2019, the data are not fully comparable to the previous period, as the HBS methodology was modified

2. Starting with 2025, the data are not fully comparable to the previous period, as the HBS methodology was modified

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.

Indicator

Indicator 11.1.1.b: Proportion of persons living in dwellings with a area below 9 m2 per person and persons of different sexes over 9 years of age living in the same room, except for spouses (overcrowding)
Unit of measure

Percent, %
Method of computation
<p>For calculating the indicator: </p> <p>1. Average living floor space per person = Living floor space / Number of persons living in dwelling;</p> <p>2. The number of people living in dwellings whose living area is less than 9 m2 for each person is estimated;</p> <p>3. The number of people of different sexes over the age of 9 who live in the same room is estimated;</p> <p>4. Proportion of persons living in dwellings with a living area below 9 m2 per person and persons of different sexes over 9 years of age living in the same room, except for spouses (overcrowding) = Number of persons living in dwellings with a living area below 9 m2 per person and persons of different sexes over 9 years of age living in the same room / Total number of population * 100.</p>
Comparability with global indicator

The national indicator is one of the many indicators which are suggested for calculating the aggregated indicator at the global level
Periodicity

Annual
Data last updated Jul 14, 2026
Metadata last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Indicator

Indicator 11.1.1.b: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing
Target

Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
UN designated tier

1
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-11-01-01.pdf
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

Source 1

Data sources

Household Budget Survey
Data producers

National Bureau of Statistics
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics
Institutional mandate

Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development
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