Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care was 0.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova, 2003–2022
Source: Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC), Harvard Medical School. Measured in % of people at risk.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 0.9% for risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in 2022.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and down 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova peaked at 56.4% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd of 134 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of people at risk | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 56.4% | — |
| 2004 | 34.0% | -39.7% |
| 2005 | 37.9% | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 34.6% | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 28.6% | -17.3% |
| 2008 | 29.4% | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 28.2% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 18.8% | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 17.5% | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 13.4% | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 11.1% | -17.2% |
| 2014 | 5.7% | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 10.6% | +86.0% |
| 2016 | 9.2% | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 5.8% | -37.0% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | -37.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | -41.7% |
| 2020 | 1.5% | -28.6% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | -46.7% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | +12.5% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 0.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.4%, 9% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 0.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 95% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.6% | 28.2% | 56.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.8% | 2.1% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 3 |
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More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova?
- Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care in Republic of Moldova was 0.9% in 2022, according to Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC), Harvard Medical School.
- What is the highest risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 56.4% in 2003.
- What is the lowest risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd out of 134 countries with data for 2022.
- Is risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC), Harvard Medical School, published as part of Risk of catastrophic expenditure for surgical care (% of people at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The proportion of population at risk of catastrophic expenditure when surgical care is required. Catastrophic expenditure is defined as direct out of pocket payments for surgical and anaesthesia care exceeding 10% of total income.