Youth and adult participation rate in life-long formal and non-formal education during the life

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Headline data

4.3.1 Youth and adult participation rate in life-long formal and non-formal education during the life
Year Value
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 12.635
2015 11.897
2016 11.756
2017 11.88
2018 10.915
2019 10.46
2020 10.765
2021 10.791
2022 10.793
2023 11.869

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:

Breaks in time series:

Starting with 2019 the data are not entirely compatible with previous period due to the methodological changes:

From 2019 LFS is carried out on a new sampling plan. Data are estimated using the number of usually resident population.

Data for 2014-2018 years were estimated using the number of usually resident population.

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 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in life-long formal and non-formal education
Definition and concepts

Percentage of youth aged 15-24 year and adults aged 25-64 year participating in formal or non-formal education or training in the last 4 weeks.
Unit of measure

Percent (%)
Other methodological considerations

Indicator shows the level of participation of youth and adults in education and training of all types. A high value indicates a large share of the population in the relevant age group is participating in formal and non-formal education and training.
Method of computation

Percentage of youth aged 15-24 year and adults aged 25-64 year participating in the last 4 weeks in formal or non-formal education or training in the total population of the same age group.
Comparability with global indicator

For the global indicator, the reference period is the „last 12 months”.

For the national indicator - the last 4 weeks.

Periodicity

Annual
Data last updated Aug 05, 2024
Metadata last updated Sep 19, 2024

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
Target

Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
UN designated tier

1
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-04-03-01.pdf
metadata_fields.goal_meta_link_text

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF)
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Related indicators

1.4, 4.4, 4.5, 5.b, 8.5, 9.2
Metadata update

2024-07-29

Source 1

Data sources

Labour force survey
Data producers

National Bureau of Statistics
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics
Institutional mandate

Ministry of Education and Research
Contact details

ALERGUS-SOLOVIOV Mariana, head, Labour Force Statistics Division, National Bureau of Statistics, mariana.alergus@statistica.gov.md , +373 67770786
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