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
1961–2024

Population growth in Republic of Moldova, 1961–2024

-202196119922024

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 70 Monaco -0.8378 compare
  2. 71 Latvia -0.938 compare
  3. 72 Albania -1.54 compare
  4. 74 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) -5.39 compare

See the full ranking of 74 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Population growth (annual %)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 4,706 data points, 1961–2024
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