Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 6,236 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova, 1993–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova stood at 6,236.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 179.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova peaked at 12,065 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1993.
That places Republic of Moldova 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | — |
| 1994 | 455 | +9000.0% |
| 1995 | 524 | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 5,826 | +1011.8% |
| 1997 | 5,137 | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 2,750 | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 2,405 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 2,650 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 3,731 | +40.8% |
| 2002 | 10,121 | +171.3% |
| 2003 | 11,141 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 11,936 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 12,065 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 11,680 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 4,913 | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 5,551 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 5,928 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 6,204 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 6,261 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,148 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 2,210 | -64.1% |
| 2014 | 2,230 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,289 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 2,316 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,339 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 2,427 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2,206 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 2,190 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 4,799 | +119.1% |
| 2023 | 5,343 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 6,236 | +16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,443 | 5 | 5,826 | 7 |
| 2000s | 7,972 | 2,650 | 12,065 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,482 | 2,210 | 6,261 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,155 | 2,190 | 6,236 | 5 |
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- Population growth rate -0.923 (2100)
- Population density 45.12 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 62,192 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.923 (2100)
- General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 6.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Republic of Moldova was 6,236 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 12,065 in 2005.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1993.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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