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 3.c.1: Health worker density and distribution |
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Definition and concepts |
The medical personnel is divided into doctors and paramedical personnel. The indicator is collected according to the classification ISCO-08. Density of medical doctors: The density of medical doctors is defined as the number of medical doctors, including generalists and specialist medical practitioners per 10,000 population in the given national and/or subnational area. The International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) unit group codes included in this category are 221, 2211 and 2212 of ISCO-08. Density of nursing and midwifery personnel: The density of nursing and midwifery personnel is defined as the number of nursing and midwifery personnel per 10,000 population in the given national and/or subnational area. The ISCO-08 codes included in this category are 2221, 2222, 3221 and 3222 (nurses and midwives) and also includes other health professionals with vocational training. Density of dentists: The density of dentists is defined as the number of dentists per 10,000 population in the given national and/or subnational area. The ISCO-08 codes included in this category are 2261, 3214, 3251. Density of pharmacists: The density of pharmacists is defined as the number of pharmacists per 10,000 population in the given national and/or subnational area. The ISCO-08 codes included in this category are 2262, 3213. |
Unit of measure |
Per 10.000 population |
Method of computation |
Number of health workers out of the number of population*10000 |
Comparability with global indicator |
At the global level reported per 10000 population. |
Periodicity |
Annual |
Data last updated | Aug 23, 2024 |
Metadata last updated | Aug 23, 2024 |