Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 8.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 8.7% for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 234.4% on the previous year and up 192.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova peaked at 15.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2011.
That places Republic of Moldova 49th out of 116 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.6% | — |
| 2001 | 12.3% | -20.9% |
| 2002 | 13.7% | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 7.3% | -46.6% |
| 2004 | 8.4% | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 5.0% | -40.2% |
| 2006 | 5.4% | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 3.7% | -30.9% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -22.3% |
| 2009 | 4.1% | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | -26.8% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 2.7% | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 3.0% | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | +26.8% |
| 2017 | 4.0% | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | +19.6% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | -38.3% |
| 2023 | 8.7% | +234.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.9% | 2.9% | 15.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 2.6% | 8.7% | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Republic of Moldova
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 9.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2946 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 2,540 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 15.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1846 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,592 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 12.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 27,648 current LCU per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.2874 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Republic of Moldova was 8.7% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2011.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 49th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).