The basic aim of our investigation was to elucidate the problems of young people as part of the human potential of rural areas. As a result of processing statistical data related to the evolution of the labour market in the Republic of Moldova, there were highlighted the differences between the average indicators of the labour market in the country, both in urban and rural areas, putting a particular emphasis on young people. Also, according to the generalization of a survey data there were found the causes that repress the desire of graduates of agricultural education institutions to find jobs in rural areas. The final conclusion is that even if in the country at governmental level, certain attempts are made to attract young people to work in villages, their efficiency is still insufficient.