Pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Pay compression ratio in private sector was 8.3% in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
8.3%
Change on year
down 16.7%
World rank
10th
of 60 countries
All-time high
12.5%
in 2009
All-time low
5.3%
in 2006
Years of data
5
2006–2012

Pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova, 2006–2012

02.557.51012.52006200920122006: 5.3 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2009: 12.5 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2010: 11.1 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2011: 10 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2012: 8.3 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners

Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova is 8.3%, measured in 2012.

The figure is down 16.7% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.

Republic of Moldova ranks 10th of 60 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners) in Republic of Moldova, 2006 to 2012.
Year ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners Change
2006 5.3%
2009 12.5% +134.1%
2010 11.1% -11.1%
2011 10.0% -10.0%
2012 8.3% -16.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.9% 5.3% 12.5% 2
2010s 9.8% 8.3% 11.1% 3

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 8 Spain 8.6% compare
  2. 9 Palestine, State of 8.3% compare
  3. 11 Switzerland 8.0% compare
  4. 12 Ireland 7.8% compare
  5. 13 Argentina 7.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova?
Pay compression ratio in private sector in Republic of Moldova was 8.3% in 2012, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 2009.
What is the lowest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2006.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for pay compression ratio in private sector?
Republic of Moldova ranks 10th out of 60 countries with data for 2012.
Is pay compression ratio in private sector rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners)
Unit
ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
60 places, 741 data points, 2000–2021
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