ANOFM helped over 19,000 people find jobs in 2026, primarily in agriculture and trade
Since the beginning of 2026, over 19,000 Moldovans have found employment with support from the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Among them are nearly 6,000 registered unemployed individuals, the majority coming from rural areas. The most hires occurred in the agricultural and trade sectors.
According to ANOFM, territorial employment offices (STOFM) hired 19,002 job seekers. Of these, 5,912 were registered unemployed persons (31.1% of the total), while 607 were day laborers or individuals hired for fixed terms of up to three months.
Women account for 42.9% of all those placed in jobs—specifically, 8,152 individuals. Additionally, 3,359 beneficiaries (17.7%) are aged 55 or older.
Women and rural residents make up the majority of the hired unemployed category. Specifically, of the 5,912 unemployed persons who found work, 3,154 are women (53.3%) and 3,399 are from rural areas (57.5%).
Young people aged 16 to 35 make up 27.6% of the hired unemployed (1,634 individuals), while 1,111 individuals (18.8%) are aged 55 to 63.
ANOFM data also indicate that the unemployed individuals who found work include 364 persons with disabilities, 85 migrants who returned to the country, and 76 individuals of Roma ethnicity.
Regarding economic sectors, the largest share of individuals—16.4%—were hired in the agricultural sector. Next is wholesale and retail trade, accounting for 14.7% of hires.
The industrial sector employed 7.3% of the beneficiaries, while public administration accounted for 5.1% and construction for 4.9%.
Additionally, 4.6% of individuals assisted by ANOFM found jobs in health and social work, 4% in education, and 2.1% in transport, storage, and communications.
The remaining 53.6% of ANOFM service beneficiaries found employment in other community, social, and personal service activities.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection aims to support the employment of 25,000 job seekers in 2026.
In 2025, over 20,000 people were placed in jobs through the National Employment Agency, representing a 20% increase compared to 2024.
