Moldova lists 15,176 job vacancies, mostly in urban areas
Moldova had 15,176 registered job vacancies on November 5, 2026, with 88% in urban areas, while the National Employment Agency said it had helped 21,010 job seekers find work since January.
Most vacancies concentrated in urban centres
According to the National Employment Agency (ANOFM), 88% of available positions are located in urban areas, while rural areas account for the remaining 12%.
The most sought-after workers include general labourers, seamstresses, drivers, operators, cooks and sales assistants, alongside specialists in various fields. Chișinău and Hâncești have the highest numbers of available positions.
More than 21,000 people find employment
Since the beginning of 2026, ANOFM's territorial employment offices have helped 21,010 job seekers find employment. Of these, 6,595 were registered unemployed people, while 618 were day labourers or individuals hired on fixed-term contracts lasting up to three months.
Women accounted for 43.1% of those employed, while 18.2% were aged 55 or older. The agency also reported that 407 people with disabilities and 111 migrants returning from abroad found jobs.
Among the registered unemployed who found work, 57.7% came from rural areas. Young people aged 16 to 35 accounted for 27.5%, while 19% were aged between 55 and 63.
Services sector accounts for most placements
Other community, social and personal service activities accounted for the largest share of employment placements, at 33.7%.
Wholesale and retail trade represented 13.8%, followed by industry at 13.4% and agriculture at 13.2%.
Job seekers can contact ANOFM's territorial employment offices for assistance and information. The agency's website also provides a list of available positions.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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