Total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Total population in thousands was 2,996 in 2025. βΌ Falling
Total population in thousands in Republic of Moldova, 2000β2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 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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