Ireland vs Moldova: Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level
Ireland
5.27 million
in 2023
Moldova
2.39 million
in 2025
Ireland rank
14th
Moldova rank
17th
Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level over time
- Ireland
- Moldova
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.27 million against 2.39 million in Moldova, a difference of 2.88 million.
That makes Ireland's figure about 2.2 times Moldova's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 14th and Moldova ranks 17th of 22 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.87 million | 2.73 million | 2.13 million | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5.13 million | 2.58 million | 2.54 million | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level, Ireland or Moldova?
- Ireland, at 5.27 million against 2.39 million in Moldova as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level between Ireland and Moldova?
- 2.88 million, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Moldova?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Moldova rank globally for population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level?
- Ireland ranks 14th and Moldova ranks 17th of 22 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.