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MoldovaMDAA healthier future.

Moldova’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v23.3 / 100

10/12 core measures · 2021–2024

Life expectancy71.3

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy62.3

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage50 / 52

Dated numerical series · 1 source-context notes.

Inspect Moldova’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	71.3	53.3
Under-five mortality	2024	16.5	83.5
Maternal mortality	2023	19	96.2
Suicide mortality	2021	14.1	43.4
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	24.7	29.4
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	64	87.2
Essential health-service coverage	2023	71	71
DTP immunization	2024	86	86
Safely managed drinking water	2024	75.8	75.8
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	14.9	81.9

Zero suicide

14.1 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.262

Zero needless suffering

0.455 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.18

Zero poverty

0.1 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.98

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided10.2K

Of 40.7K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored246.9K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished102.3K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed349.2K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 4.4K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Moldova · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Moldova · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

71.3 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Moldova
Year	years
2024	71.3
2023	71.2
2022	71.5
2021	69
2020	69.9
2019	70.2
2018	70.2
2017	70.4
2016	70.2
2015	70.1
2014	70.2
2013	70.3
2012	70.3
2011	70.2
2010	69.9
2009	69.4
2008	69
2007	68.7
2006	68.4
2005	68.2
2004	68
2003	67.9
2002	67.8
2001	67.7
2000	67.5

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

62.3 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Moldova
Year	years
2023	62.3
2022	61.8
2021	59.8
2020	60.7
2019	61.8
2018	61.6
2017	63.5
2016	62.6
2015	62.1
2014	62
2013	62.2
2012	61.5
2011	61.3
2010	59.9
2009	60.2
2008	60.1
2007	59.7
2006	59.4
2005	59
2004	59.5
2003	59
2002	59
2001	58.9
2000	58.5

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

16.5 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	16.5
2023	16.2
2022	16
2021	15.8
2020	15.6
2019	15.5
2018	15.4
2017	15.4
2016	15.5
2015	15.6
2014	15.8
2013	16
2012	16.2
2011	16.5
2010	16.8
2009	17.2
2008	17.7
2007	18.2
2006	19
2005	20.1
2004	21.5
2003	23.4
2002	25.8
2001	28.5
2000	31.4

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

15.1 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	15.1
2023	14.9
2022	14.7
2021	14.5
2020	14.3
2019	14.1
2018	14.1
2017	14
2016	14.1
2015	14.2
2014	14.3
2013	14.5
2012	14.7
2011	14.9
2010	15.2
2009	15.5
2008	15.9
2007	16.4
2006	17
2005	18
2004	19.3
2003	20.9
2002	23
2001	25.4
2000	27.9

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

12.3 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	12.3
2023	12.1
2022	12
2021	11.8
2020	11.6
2019	11.5
2018	11.5
2017	11.5
2016	11.6
2015	11.7
2014	11.8
2013	12
2012	12.2
2011	12.4
2010	12.6
2009	12.7
2008	12.9
2007	13.1
2006	13.5
2005	14
2004	14.7
2003	15.8
2002	17.2
2001	18.9
2000	20.5

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

19 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	19
2022	19
2021	24
2020	29
2019	21
2018	20
2017	20
2016	21
2015	20
2014	20
2013	19
2012	19
2011	19
2010	20
2009	22
2008	23
2007	24
2006	25
2005	26
2004	28
2003	29
2002	31
2001	35
2000	38

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

14.1 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	14.1
2020	11.6
2019	12.7
2018	13.1
2017	13.6
2016	14.8
2015	14.9
2014	16.2
2013	16
2012	16.7
2011	15.5
2010	21.8
2009	21.3
2008	20.9
2007	19.2
2006	21.8
2005	21.7
2004	20.5
2003	20.9
2002	19.9
2001	21.2
2000	19.2

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

7.3 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Moldova
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	7.3
2018	7.7
2017	8.5
2016	9.7
2015	10.4
2014	11.3
2013	10.8
2012	13.8
2011	13.6
2010	13.2
2009	13.8
2008	16.3
2007	17
2006	14.8
2005	15.5
2004	16.7
2003	15.9
2002	15.6
2001	15.8
2000	13.6

outcomes2023

Intentional homicide

2.5 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Moldova
Year	per 100,000 people
2023	2.5
2022	2.5
2021	2.2
2020	3
2019	3.9
2018	5.3
2017	4.4
2016	6.2
2015	5.7
2014	4.8
2013	6.7
2012	6.6
2011	6.1
2010	7.3
2009	6.6
2008	6.2
2007	5.6
2006	6.7
2005	7.4
2004	6.8
2003	7.8
2002	9.7
2001	9.8
2000	10.2

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

24.7 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Moldova
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	24.7
2020	23.7
2019	24
2018	24.1
2017	24
2016	25.6
2015	26.3
2014	25.3
2013	25.2
2012	26.7
2011	28.2
2010	31.8
2009	31.9
2008	31.8
2007	33
2006	34.4
2005	35.6
2004	34.6
2003	35.3
2002	35.3
2001	34.3
2000	36.1

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

1,396,652 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	1,396,652
2022	1,435,453
2021	1,676,261
2020	1,563,207
2019	1,465,760
2015	1,453,804
2010	1,760,998
2000	1,987,704

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

987,579 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Moldova
Year	life-years
2023	987,579
2022	1,025,945
2021	1,264,421
2020	1,155,327
2019	1,072,458
2015	1,043,351
2010	1,315,274
2000	1,489,844

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

409,073 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	409,073
2022	409,508
2021	411,840
2020	407,880
2019	393,303
2015	410,453
2010	445,724
2000	497,860

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

40,727 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Moldova
Year	deaths
2023	40,727
2022	43,056
2021	53,282
2020	47,258
2019	43,300
2015	39,805
2010	48,229
2000	52,745

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

433 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Moldova
Year	deaths
2023	433
2022	459
2021	582
2020	601
2019	559
2015	527
2010	762
2000	721

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

19,483 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	19,483
2022	19,159
2021	19,533
2020	19,108
2019	16,352
2015	16,662
2010	17,957
2000	21,134

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

21,529 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	21,529
2022	17,959
2021	17,302
2020	17,145
2019	14,039
2015	14,782
2010	16,651
2000	19,094

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

7,815 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	7,815
2022	7,673
2021	7,449
2020	7,447
2019	7,786
2015	9,744
2010	9,873
2000	10,492

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

3,314 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Moldova
Year	healthy life-years
2023	3,314
2022	3,333
2021	3,259
2020	3,258
2019	3,415
2015	4,215
2010	5,140
2000	5,402

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

64 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Moldova
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	64
2023	70
2022	75
2021	80
2020	86
2019	91
2018	97
2017	106
2016	111
2015	111
2014	123
2013	133
2012	128
2011	120
2010	115
2009	122
2008	119
2007	127
2006	129
2005	130
2004	120
2003	106
2002	92
2001	87
2000	70

disease2024

New HIV infections

0.48 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
2024	0.5
2023	0.5
2022	0.6
2021	0.6
2020	0.6
2019	0.6
2018	0.7
2017	0.7
2016	0.7
2015	0.7
2014	0.8
2013	0.8
2012	0.8
2011	0.9
2010	0.9
2009	0.9
2008	0.9
2007	1
2006	1
2005	1
2004	1
2003	1
2002	1
2001	1
2000	1

diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT

Malaria incidence

— per 1,000 at risk

○

No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 at risk

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

6.3 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Moldova
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	6.3
2011	2.7

disease2024

Tobacco use

28.8 % adults 15+

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Moldova
Year	% adults 15+
2024	28.8
2023	28.7
2022	28.3
2020	27.7
2015	26.5
2010	25.5
2007	24.9
2005	24.3
2000	23.4

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

11.1 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Moldova
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	11.1
2019	11.4
2018	11.4
2017	11.3
2016	11.2
2015	11.4
2014	11.8
2013	12.3
2012	12.4
2011	12
2010	11.4
2009	11.4
2008	11.7
2007	12.3
2006	12.7
2005	13
2004	12.8
2003	12
2002	11.2
2001	10.4
2000	10.4

disease2012

Child stunting

6.4 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Moldova
Year	% children under 5
2012	6.4
2005	10.7

disease2012

Child wasting

1.9 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Moldova
Year	% children under 5
2012	1.9
2005	5.8

disease2023

Undernourishment

2.5 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2023	2.5
2022	2.5
2021	2.5
2020	2.5
2019	2.5
2018	2.5
2017	2.5
2016	2.5
2015	3.3
2014	3.8
2013	4.4
2012	5.7
2011	8.4
2010	12.9
2009	17.9
2008	22.9
2007	27.5
2006	30.6
2005	32.3
2004	31.7
2003	29.6
2002	26.9
2001	24.3

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

71 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Moldova
Year	index 0–100
2023	71
2022	71
2021	70
2020	70
2019	70
2018	70
2017	71
2016	72
2015	71
2014	71
2013	71
2012	70
2011	70
2010	69
2009	68
2008	68
2007	68
2006	67
2005	67
2004	67
2003	67
2002	67
2001	67
2000	67

care2024

DTP immunization

86 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Moldova
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	86
2023	87
2022	88
2021	87
2020	86
2019	91
2018	93
2017	88
2016	89
2015	87
2014	90
2013	90
2012	92
2011	93
2010	90
2009	85
2008	90
2007	92
2006	97
2005	98
2004	98
2003	98
2002	97
2001	97
2000	95

care2024

Measles immunization

84 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Moldova
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	84
2023	85
2022	84
2021	83
2020	84
2019	97
2018	93
2017	93
2016	88
2015	89
2014	90
2013	91
2012	91
2011	91
2010	97
2009	90
2008	95
2007	96
2006	96
2005	97
2004	96
2003	96
2002	94
2001	94
2000	89

care2021

Skilled birth attendance

99.6 % of births

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Moldova
Year	% of births
2021	99.6
2020	99.6
2019	99.7
2018	99.7
2017	99.7
2016	99.7
2015	99.7
2014	99.7
2013	99.8
2012	99.2
2011	99.4
2010	99.2
2009	99.7
2008	99.5
2007	99.6
2006	99.6
2005	99.5
2004	99.3
2003	99.4
2002	99.6
2001	99
2000	98

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

22.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Moldova
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	22.7
2023	23
2022	22.4
2021	25
2020	26.4
2019	28.2
2018	31
2017	32.4
2016	35.4
2015	35.7
2014	34.5
2013	29.7
2012	30.1
2011	30.1
2010	31
2009	31.3
2008	30.5
2007	30.5
2006	32.2
2005	32.5
2004	33.8
2003	33.3
2002	35.1
2001	38.4
2000	42

care2023

Current health expenditure

6.7 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Moldova
Year	% of GDP
2023	6.7
2022	7
2021	7.7
2020	7
2019	6.5
2018	6.7
2017	7.1
2016	7.6
2015	8.5
2014	8.7
2013	8.7
2012	9.1
2011	9.1
2010	10.1
2009	13.7
2008	10.9
2007	11
2006	10.5
2005	9.6
2004	9
2003	7
2002	7.4
2001	6.2
2000	5.9

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

27.5 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Moldova
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	27.5
2022	31.7
2021	29.4
2020	30.9
2019	35.7
2018	40
2017	43.6
2016	46.3
2015	46.2
2014	38.3
2013	42.6
2012	42.2
2011	44.8
2010	40.4
2009	45.6
2008	48.4
2007	45.1
2006	46.5
2005	42.8
2004	38.2
2003	48.3
2002	46.5
2001	51.9
2000	47.2

care2023

Physician availability

4 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	4
2022	4.1
2021	4
2020	4
2019	4
2018	3.2
2017	3.3
2016	3.2
2015	3.2
2014	3.1
2013	3.1
2012	2.9
2011	2.8
2010	2.7
2009	2.7
2008	2.6
2007	2.6
2006	2.6
2005	2.5
2004	2.2
2003	2.3
2002	2.3
2001	2.3
2000	2.4

care2023

Nurses & midwives

6.3 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Moldova
Year	per 1,000 people
2023	6.3
2022	6.4
2021	6.5
2020	6.1
2019	6.1
2018	6.5
2017	6.6
2016	6.6
2015	6.2
2014	6.5
2013	6.6
2012	6.6
2011	6.5
2010	6.4
2009	6.2
2008	6.1
2007	6.1
2006	5.9
2005	5.9
2004	5.3
2003	5.5
2002	5.6
2001	5.5
2000	5.6

environment2024

Safely managed drinking water

75.8 % of population

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2024	75.8
2023	75.4
2022	75.1
2021	74.7
2020	74.4
2019	74
2018	73.7
2017	73.4
2016	73
2015	72.7
2014	72.4
2013	69.8
2012	67.3
2011	64.8
2010	62.3
2009	59.9
2008	57.5
2007	55.1
2006	52.8
2005	50.5
2004	48.3
2003	46.2
2002	44.2
2001	42.3
2000	40.4

environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Moldova
Year	% of population

environment2016

Handwashing facilities

87 % of population

Historical evidence · 2016. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2016	87
2015	87
2014	87
2013	87
2012	87
2011	87
2010	87
2009	87
2008	87

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

14.9 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Moldova
Year	µg/m³
2023	14.9
2022	14.6
2021	15.6
2020	15.6
2019	14.3
2018	17.2
2017	18.2
2016	16.9
2015	16.2
2014	18.3
2013	17.6
2012	20.1
2011	18.2
2010	17.3
2009	18
2008	18.6
2007	19.9
2006	21.1
2005	22.4
2004	23.2
2003	25
2002	30.9
2001	28.3
2000	28.1

environment2023

Clean cooking access

98.3 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2023	98.3
2022	98.2
2021	98.1
2020	97.9
2019	97.7
2018	97.5
2017	97.2
2016	96.8
2015	96.3
2014	95.8
2013	95.1
2012	94.3
2011	93.2
2010	91.9
2009	90.3
2008	88.6
2007	86.3
2006	84
2005	81
2004	77.9
2003	74.3
2002	70.3
2001	67.1
2000	63.1

environment2024

Electricity access

100 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2024	100
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	99.9
2015	99.9
2014	99.8
2013	99.6
2012	99.5
2011	99.4
2010	99.3
2009	99.2
2008	99.1
2007	99
2006	98.9
2005	98.6
2004	99.1
2003	98.8
2002	99
2001	98.8
2000	98.7

opportunity2023

Extreme poverty

0.1 % of population

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2023	0.1
2022	0
2021	0.2
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0.1
2016	0.2
2015	0.1
2014	0
2013	0.1
2012	0.5
2011	0.5
2010	0.8
2009	1.5
2008	1.7
2007	1.6
2006	3.4
2005	16.6
2004	11.6
2003	10
2002	19.9
2001	32.2
2000	41

opportunity2025

Unemployment

1.5 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Moldova
Year	% of labor force
2025	1.5
2024	1.4
2023	1.6
2022	0.9
2021	0.8
2020	1.2
2019	1.5
2018	1.2
2017	1.6
2016	1.6
2015	1.8
2014	1.5
2013	1.9
2012	2.2
2011	2.7
2010	3
2009	3
2008	2.1
2007	2.7
2006	4.3
2005	5.6
2004	6.4
2003	6.4
2002	6.8
2001	7.4
2000	8.5

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

71.2 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Moldova
Year	% ages 15+
2025	71.2
2024	71.1
2023	69.7
2022	71.9
2021	71.9
2020	68.8
2019	68.3
2018	66.2
2017	67.2
2016	68.8
2015	69
2014	68.3
2013	64
2012	63.4
2011	62.7
2010	61.5
2009	58.9
2008	58.3
2007	57.2
2006	55.6
2005	51.7
2004	51.6
2003	53.6
2002	53.3
2001	53.7
2000	54.8

opportunity2025

Income per person

17,087 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Moldova
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	17,087
2024	16,394
2023	15,981
2022	15,350
2021	15,682
2020	13,559
2019	14,621
2018	13,896
2017	13,119
2016	12,377
2015	11,691
2014	11,641
2013	11,080
2012	10,158
2011	10,217
2010	9,650
2009	9,001
2008	9,564
2007	8,855
2006	8,577
2005	8,161
2004	7,574
2003	7,034
2002	6,580
2001	6,090
2000	5,727

opportunity2023

Income inequality

26.8 Gini index 0–100

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Moldova
Year	Gini index 0–100
2023	26.8
2022	25.9
2021	25.7
2020	25
2019	26
2018	25.7
2017	25.9
2016	26.3
2015	27
2014	26.8
2013	28.5
2012	29.2
2011	30.6
2010	32.1
2009	32.9
2008	34.7
2007	34.4
2006	35.4
2005	36.3
2004	35
2003	34.9
2002	35.8
2001	38
2000	36.4

opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

108.1 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Moldova
Year	% of relevant age group
2024	108.1
2023	109.1
2022	108
2021	106.4
2020	104.1
2019	102.4
2018	101.8
2017	107.2
2016	106.6
2015	107.1
2014	109.1
2013	93
2012	89.6
2011	91.1
2010	92

opportunity2014

Adult literacy

99.4 % adults 15+

Historical evidence · 2014. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Moldova
Year	% adults 15+
2014	99.4
2000	96.7

opportunity2024

Internet use

77.4 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Moldova
Year	% of population
2024	77.4
2023	76.5
2022	74.9
2021	74.9
2020	74.1
2019	73.3
2018	72.5
2017	71.8
2016	71
2015	69
2014	67
2013	37.4
2012	34.7
2011	32.1
2010	29.7
2009	27.5
2008	23.4
2007	20.5
2006	19.6
2005	14.6
2004	10.6
2003	7.4
2002	3.8
2001	1.5
2000	1.3

opportunity2012

Birth registration

99.6 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2012. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Moldova
Year	% children under 5
2012	99.6
2000	98

A starting agenda for Moldova

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

Keep exploring

OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

MoldovaMDAA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.