Total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Total population in thousands was 2,996 in 2025. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2025)
2,996
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
55th
of 75 countries
All-time high
4,235
in 2000
All-time low
2,996
in 2025
Years of data
26
2000–2025

Total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201220252000: 4.2k2001: 4.2k2002: 4.1k2003: 4.1k2004: 4.0k2005: 4.0k2006: 3.9k2007: 3.9k2008: 3.8k2009: 3.7k2010: 3.6k2011: 3.6k2012: 3.5k2013: 3.4k2014: 3.3k2015: 3.3k2016: 3.2k2017: 3.2k2018: 3.2k2019: 3.1k2020: 3.1k2021: 3.0k2022: 3.0k2023: 3.1k2024: 3.0k2025: 3.0k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2025, total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova stood at 2,996. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova peaked at 4,235 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,996, in 2025.

That places Republic of Moldova 55th out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,996 3,706 4,235 10
2010s 3,341 3,113 3,632 10
2020s 3,039 2,996 3,069 6

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 52 Georgia 3,807 compare
  2. 53 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,140 compare
  3. 54 Qatar 3,116 compare
  4. 56 Armenia 2,952 compare
  5. 57 Lithuania 2,830 compare
  6. 58 Albania 2,772 compare

See the full ranking of 75 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova?
Total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova was 2,996 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 4,235 in 2000.
What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 2,996 in 2025.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for total population in thousands?
Republic of Moldova ranks 55th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total population in thousands (UN DESA)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
75 places, 1,946 data points, 2000–2025
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