Rigorous social research in Moldova.
Socium is an independent research centre in Chișinău. We turn official statistics and field data into clear evidence on Moldova, the EU and the region, and deliver evaluations, surveys and analysis for international partners.
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New data-driven analyses every week: Moldova, the EU, global trends and comparisons. Every figure comes from official sources and is verified before publication.
GDP per capita 2025: Moldova at 77.8% of world average, but losing ground to Romania
In 2025, Moldova's GDP per capita (PPP) reached USD 19,995.8, or 77.8% of the world average, up from 57.2% in 2014. Relative to Romania, its share fell from 41.9% to 39.3%.
MoldovaAverage wage in Moldova, 2025: 15,594.5 lei, up 11.5%, slowest growth since 2020
In 2025, average gross earnings in Moldova stood at 15,594.5 lei (796 euro), 11.5% above 2024. This is the slowest nominal growth since 2020, following increases of 14-17% in 2022-2024 (NBS).
European UnionPoverty in the EU 2025: Romania down 17.1 pp in a decade; Germany and France rising
In 2025, 20.9% of the EU population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion (Eurostat). Romania fell from 44.5% in 2015 to 27.4%, while Germany, France and Austria rose.
ComparativeMoldova's unemployment at 1.5% in 2025, yet only 50.3% of 15–64-year-olds are in work
In 2025 Moldova's unemployment rate was 1.5% (ILO estimate), below Poland (3.0%), Bulgaria (3.5%), the EU (5.9%) and Romania (6.0%), yet only 50.3% of those aged 15–64 were employed (NBS).
MoldovaWomen's employment in Moldova falls to 47.4% in 2025 as gender gap returns to 6 points
In 2025 the employment rate of Moldovan women aged 15-64 fell to 47.4% (−3.7 percentage points on 2024), against 53.4% for men. The gender gap widened from 2.6 to 6.0 pp (NBS).
ComparativeMoldova allocates 6.6% of GDP to education in 2023, almost double Romania's share
Moldova allocated 6.6% of GDP to education in 2023, almost double Romania's share (3.3% in 2022). Per capita, spending in 2022 was around 37% of the EU level.
GlobalMoldova's population falls by 1.75% in 2025, the steepest decline among the countries compared
In 2025, Moldova's population falls by 1.75%, against −0.13% in Bulgaria, −0.17% in Romania and +0.2% in the EU. It is the steepest decline among the countries compared, despite fertility above the EU average.
How we support development partners
From a single research question to full M&E systems. We work with international organisations, donors, implementing partners, government and the private sector.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Programme and project evaluations aligned with OECD-DAC criteria and donor requirements.
Surveys & field research
Nationally and locally representative data collection across Moldova, including Gagauzia and hard-to-reach groups.
Data analysis & statistics
Rigorous analysis of survey, administrative and official statistics.
Dashboards & data systems
Interactive dashboards and automated data pipelines for programme teams.
Policy research & briefs
Evidence for policy dialogue, programming and advocacy.
Capacity building
Training for partners, government and civil society in working with data.
A local partner that works to international standards
Nationwide field capacity
Data collection across all regions of Moldova, including Gagauzia, rural areas and vulnerable groups.
Trilingual team
Research instruments, fieldwork and reporting in Romanian, Russian and English.
International standards
OECD-DAC evaluation criteria, ethical research protocols and data protection compliant with GDPR principles.
Data-first
Official statistics, open data pipelines and reproducible analysis behind every conclusion.
Planning a study, evaluation or survey in Moldova?
We design and deliver baseline and endline studies, evaluations, nationally representative surveys and data analysis for development partners, from inception report to final presentation.
