Proportion of youth not in employment, education or training (NEET rate)

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Headline data

8.6.1. Proportion of youth not in employment, education or training (NEET rate)
Year Value
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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:

Important revisions to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) methodology (use of the usually resident population, implementation of a new sampling, modification/adjustment of definitions, etc.) took place in 2019 and 2025, which should be taken into account in the longitudinal analysis of the data.

Therefore:

- data for the period 2019–2024 are not comparable with the series published for previous periods;

- data starting from 2025 are not comparable with those published for the period 2019–2024.

For the period 2019–2024, the data are estimated based on the usually resident population calculated on the basis of the 2014 Population and Housing Census (PHC). The survey was conducted according to the Multifunctional Master Sample Plan for Surveys in the Social Domain 2 (EMDOS 2), developed on the basis of the 2014 PHC.

Starting from 2025, the data are estimated based on the usually resident population recalculated on the basis of the 2024 PHC. The survey is conducted according to the new EMDOS 3 sampling plan, developed on the basis of the 2024 PHC.

Details: LFS Methodology: https://statistica.gov.md/files/files/Metadate/alte/Metodologia_AFM_2025.pdf

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 8.6.1: Proportion of youth not in education, employment or training (Youthe NEET rate)
Unit of measure

Percent, %
Other methodological considerations
<p>According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), education is defined as organized and sustained communication designed to bring about learning.</p> <p>Formal education is defined in ISCED as education that is institutionalized, intentional, and planned through public organizations and recognized private bodies and, in their totality, make up the formal education system of a country.</p> <p>Non-formal education, like formal education is defined in ISCED as education that is institutionalized, intentional and planned by an education provider but is considered an addition, alternative and/or a complement to formal education.</p> <p>For the purpose of this indicator, persons are considered to be in training if they are in a non-academic learning activity through which they acquire specific skills intended for vocational or technical jobs.</p>
Method of computation

Youth NEET rate - the proportion of the Youth NEET (of respective age groups), in the total number of youth of the same age group.
Comparability with global indicator
<p>Total corresponding with Series: „SL_TLF_NEET_19ICLS - Proportion of youth not in education, employment or training, by sex and age - 19th ICLS (%) [8.6.1]”</p> <p>The global indicator is calculated for the age group 15-24 years old.</p> <p>NBS also calculates for the 15-29 and 15-34 age groups.</p>
Periodicity

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

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 8.6.1: Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or training
Target

Target 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
UN designated tier

1
Link to global metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-08-06-01.pdf
metadata_fields.goal_meta_link_text

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

International Labour Organization (ILO)
Related indicators

8.5.2
Metadata update

2026-03-27

Source 1

Data sources

Labour Force Survey
Data producers

National Bureau of Statistics
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics
Institutional mandate

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
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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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