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Moldova: Compulsory education, duration (years)

In , Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Moldova ranks #96 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 of 53.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Moldova Compulsory education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
13.00
Trough
9.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-23.1%
-5.1% / yr
10-year change
+11.1%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Compulsory education, duration (years)
10.0000
10.0000
10.0000
10.0000
10.0000
13.0000
13.0000
13.0000
13.0000
9.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Moldova rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Moldova ranked #96 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Moldova's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 of 53.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.