What is the population of Moldova in 2026?
Moldova has a population of 2,360,527 people (2025 estimate), which is 146th in the world and about 0.03% of the global total.
Country profile · Europe · Rank #146 by population
Moldova
Officially Republic of Moldova
Population 2025
2,360,527
#146
in the world
0.03%
of world population
−1.75%
annual growth
About Moldova
With a population of 2,360,527, Moldova ranks 146th globally and is experiencing significant demographic contraction, shrinking at 1.8% annually. The median age of 38.6 years reflects an aging population, while life expectancy stands at 71.3 years. Urban areas account for 44% of inhabitants across the country's 32,930 km².
The parliamentary republic, independent since 1991, borders Romania and Ukraine. Its economy generated $8,622 in GDP per capita, and the Moldovan leu serves as the official currency with Moldavian as the primary language. Population density averages 85 people per km², with fertility at 1.7 births per woman.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- MD · MDA
- Demonym
- Moldovan
- Currency
- Moldovan leu (MDL L)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +373
- Internet TLD
- .md
- Land neighbours
- 2
Languages
- Moldavian
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 19.8%
- Age 15–64
- 64.0%
- Age 65+
- 16.2%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 15 | 264 |
| 95-99 | 179 | 1,554 |
| 90-94 | 1,193 | 6,572 |
| 85-89 | 4,715 | 18,468 |
| 80-84 | 11,796 | 32,222 |
| 75-79 | 23,645 | 47,511 |
| 70-74 | 55,619 | 96,965 |
| 65-69 | 75,794 | 115,502 |
| 60-64 | 86,573 | 120,031 |
| 55-59 | 77,656 | 99,552 |
| 50-54 | 82,970 | 100,516 |
| 45-49 | 91,126 | 105,149 |
| 40-44 | 104,805 | 114,056 |
| 35-39 | 125,013 | 127,963 |
| 30-34 | 104,341 | 109,167 |
| 25-29 | 76,585 | 80,294 |
| 20-24 | 75,097 | 75,954 |
| 15-19 | 91,438 | 94,084 |
| 10-14 | 108,669 | 105,280 |
| 5-9 | 111,880 | 105,156 |
| 0-4 | 87,323 | 82,270 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,528,360 |
| 1960 | 3,076,166 |
| 1970 | 3,643,517 |
| 1980 | 4,048,713 |
| 1990 | 4,451,148 |
| 2000 | 4,234,967 |
| 2010 | 3,631,992 |
| 2020 | 3,069,131 |
| 2030 | 2,845,242 |
| 2040 | 2,568,810 |
| 2050 | 2,351,809 |
| 2060 | 2,134,307 |
| 2070 | 1,925,278 |
| 2080 | 1,764,313 |
| 2090 | 1,626,540 |
| 2100 | 1,487,721 |
How Moldova Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Moldova | 2.36M |
Largest Cities in Moldova
All cities →22 cities of 15,000 or more in our roster.
Highest Peaks in Moldova
All peaks →2 notable summits in our mountain dataset. Subsidiary summits — named high points on a larger mountain — are omitted, so ranks may skip.
| # | Peak | Range | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dealul Bălăneşti | — | 428 m |
| 2 | Dealul Lărguţa | — | 228 m |
Countries Bordering Moldova
2 land borders.
Moldova Population FAQ
Is the population of Moldova growing or shrinking?
Moldova's population is shrinking at −1.75% per year, a change of roughly 41,404 people annually.
What is the capital of Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
How densely populated is Moldova?
Moldova has 85/km² across 32,930 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Moldova?
Life expectancy at birth in Moldova is 71.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Moldova?
The median age in Moldova is 38.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Moldova in?
Moldova is in Europe.