Population growth in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Population growth was -2.28 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.28
Change on year
up 19.7%
World rank
73rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
2.18
in 1961
All-time low
-2.84
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961β2024
Population growth in Republic of Moldova, 1961β2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, population growth in Republic of Moldova stood at -2.28.
That represents a change of up 19.7% on the previous year and down 3,644.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Republic of Moldova peaked at 2.18 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -2.84, in 2023.
Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.75 | 1.48 | 2.18 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.08 | 0.94 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 | 0.7146 | 1.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1336 | -0.4576 | 0.2647 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2257 | -0.2816 | -0.1263 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7273 | -1.76 | -0.0131 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.07 | -2.84 | -1.1 | 5 |
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More population data for Republic of Moldova
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.923 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 62,192 (2100)
- Population density 45.12 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.923 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.73 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 135,941 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.73 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.73 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -0.2888 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Republic of Moldova?
- Population growth in Republic of Moldova was -2.28 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 in 1961.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.84 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for population growth?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3,644.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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