Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas was 22.3% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova is 22.3%, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova peaked at 25.4% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 14.0%, in 1950.
That places Republic of Moldova 168th out of 236 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 14.0% | — |
| 1955 | 15.1% | +7.6% |
| 1960 | 17.9% | +18.3% |
| 1965 | 19.8% | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 21.3% | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 23.0% | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 23.9% | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 24.6% | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 25.0% | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 25.4% | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 25.3% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 25.0% | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 24.6% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 24.5% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 22.3% | -9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.6% | 14.0% | 15.1% | 2 |
| 1960s | 18.8% | 17.9% | 19.8% | 2 |
| 1970s | 22.2% | 21.3% | 23.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 24.3% | 23.9% | 24.6% | 2 |
| 1990s | 25.2% | 25.0% | 25.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.1% | 25.0% | 25.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.6% | 2 |
| 2020s | 22.3% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 1 |
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- 165 Tanzania, United Republic of 23.1% compare
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More population data for Republic of Moldova
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4425 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9131 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8797 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9131 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 62,192 people (2100)
- Population density 45.12 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.7142 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova?
- Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Republic of Moldova was 22.3% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 25.4% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.0% in 1950.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 168th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of the population living in cities. Cities are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.