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Moldova· by the numbers

2,334,062
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking2,360,527 (World Bank, 2025) + −41,779/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 3484 on Earth

Moldova's population is 2,360,527 (2025) — the 145th-largest in the world and the 30th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 41,779 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Moldova Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#145 of 217
2,360,527
Area
33,843 km²
71.7 km² land area
GDP#130 of 186
$20.4B
GDP / capita
$8,622
2025
#130 economy overall
Price level#114 of 200
41 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.03%
1 in 3,484 people on Earth lives in Moldova

Moldova in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population2,360,527 people
#145 / 217
GDP$20.4B
#130 / 186
Average income$8,050 GNI per person
#86 / 182
Life expectancy71.3 years
#144 / 217
Average height175.6 cm (male)
#67 / 200
Median age37.8 years, half older
#65 / 220
Cleanest air14.95 µg/m³ PM2.5
#81 / 200
Safest countries2.5 homicides / 100k
#93 / 196
Most dangerous2.5 homicides / 100k
#104 / 196
Internet users77.4% of population online
#104 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Is Moldova's Population Declining?

Yes. Moldova's population fell by 41,779 people (-1.74%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.7 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Moldova Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
71.7 people / km²
32,930 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
37.8 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
71.3 years
M 66.7 · F 75.7
Average height2019
175.6 cm (male)
female 163 cm
Homicide rate2023
2.5 per 100,000
#93 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
14.9 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
43.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.7 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−29,766 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
16.9 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 1,085,571Female — 1,274,953
0-4 · Male: 65,2730-4 · Female: 61,4000-45-9 · Male: 83,3245-9 · Female: 78,2545-910-14 · Male: 88,48110-14 · Female: 84,38110-1415-19 · Male: 73,65615-19 · Female: 75,53315-1920-24 · Male: 59,64320-24 · Female: 60,50420-2425-29 · Male: 55,75625-29 · Female: 57,86325-2930-34 · Male: 76,40430-34 · Female: 80,71030-3435-39 · Male: 96,04035-39 · Female: 98,28935-3940-44 · Male: 85,37240-44 · Female: 91,85140-4445-49 · Male: 72,02345-49 · Female: 82,81245-4950-54 · Male: 65,73850-54 · Female: 79,81550-5455-59 · Male: 59,87155-59 · Female: 76,46455-5960-64 · Male: 64,06860-64 · Female: 89,07060-6465-69 · Male: 60,79165-69 · Female: 92,55665-6970-74 · Male: 43,22570-74 · Female: 75,39670-7475-79 · Male: 22,57575-79 · Female: 45,13075-7980+ · Male: 13,33180+ · Female: 44,92580+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Chisinau
635,994
2
Tiraspol
157,000
3
Bălţi
125,000
4
Bender
110,175
5
Rîbniţa
55,455
6
Cahul
34,492
7
Ungheni
34,422
8
Soroca
27,423
9
Durleşti
26,308
10
Orhei
24,918
11
Dubăsari
23,254
12
Comrat
22,911

Where is Moldova Located?

Capital
Chisinau
Currency
Leu (MDL)
Language(s)
Romanian, Russian, GAG, Turkish
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Continent
43 countries in Europe →
Land area
32,930 km²
Area (GeoNames)
33,843 km²
Borders
2 countries
Shares a border with
RomaniaUkraine

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Moldova?

Moldova's population is 2,360,527 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #145 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Moldova?

2,360,527 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Moldova's population density?

71.7 people per km², based on a land area of 32,930 km².

What is Moldova ranked in population worldwide?

#145 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Moldova?

71.3 years on average (2024) — 66.7 for men, 75.7 for women.

What is Moldova's GDP?

$20.4B, ranking #130 of 186 economies we track — $8,622 per capita.

Is Moldova's population declining?

Yes. Moldova's population has been shrinking, falling by 41,779 people (-1.74%) between 2024 and 2025.

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