Population of Moldova today

2,972,829
Friday, February 6, 2026

Population of Moldova as of today

The current population of Moldova is 2,972,829 with an annual growth rate of -0.976%. Moldova has a population of 0.036% of the world's population.

Population2,972,829
Growth Rate-0.976%
Male1,366,603 (45.97%)
Female1,606,226 (54.03%)
Today Change -13
Births today13
Deaths today18
Births in 20262,968
Deaths in 20264,175
Change in 2026 -2,877 (-0.097%)

Population chart for Moldova

Population History of Moldova

YearPopulation
(01 Jan)
Natural ChangeGrowth Rate
(%)
Total Population
(31 December)
20163,260,965-46,664-1.431%3,214,301
20173,214,623-42,529-1.323%3,172,094
20183,172,372-37,402-1.179%3,134,970
20193,135,174-45,554-1.453%3,089,620
20203,089,950-41,931-1.357%3,048,019
20233,080,724-27,418-0.89%3,053,306
20243,053,416-37,130-1.216%3,016,286
20213,048,312-49,474-1.623%2,998,838
20253,016,505-41,085-1.362%2,975,420
20222,999,24580,3802.68%3,079,625

Net Migration Rate of Moldova

The net migration rate of Moldova in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -18,570, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.

Net Migration Rate Over the Last 10 Years

YearNet Migration
2023-18,570
202289,154
2021-33,405
2020-33,405
2019-41,233
2018-36,085
2017-43,871
2016-51,642
2015-59,399
2014-67,175

The population of countries near Moldova

RankIsoCountryPopulationEquivalent Moldova
1RO Romania18,844,167633.63%
2UA Ukraine39,652,5991,333.518%
Data sources: United Nations,World Bank, Nations Geo ,Census,Wikidata