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Moldova labor market and migration policy

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2026-08-13 07:41 UTC → 2026-08-17 08:04 UTC · added removed

Moldova has implemented new measures and recorded employment statistics regarding its labor market. The Inspectorate General for Migration introduced a streamlined procedure to facilitate the hiring of foreign seasonal agricultural workers. Under this policy, workers, allowing foreign citizens can be employed to work for up to nine months within a twelve-month period through via individual contracts and temporary-stay permits. Regarding workforce trends for 2026, Recent data from the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) reported indicates that 15,083 individuals have found employment since the start of the year. Of these placements, 4,525 were registered unemployed individuals. 2026. The service sector led with 34.2% of placements, placements at 34.2%, followed by agriculture at 17.5% and wholesale and retail trade at 14.4%. Demographic data indicates trends show that 42.1% of those employed are women and 18.3% are individuals aged 55 and older. The As of mid-August 2026, ANOFM reported workforce also includes persons over 12,000 job vacancies nationwide. The vast majority of these positions, approximately 93%, are located in urban areas, while 7% are in rural regions. Vacancies are distributed across various education levels: 1,892 roles require higher or post-secondary education (such as engineers, doctors, and managers), 5,627 roles require technical secondary education (including electricians and drivers), and 4,498 positions are for individuals with disabilities primary or middle school education (such as security guards and returning migrants. cleaners). Cities with high vacancy concentrations include Chișinău, Bălți, Strășeni, Ungheni, Briceni, and Edineț. ANOFM director Raisa Dogaru noted that employment services provided by the agency remain free for both the unemployed and those seeking to change jobs.

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  1. 2026-08-17 08:04 UTC Moldova labor market and migration policy
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