Moldova's population is projected to be 1,529,056 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,961,253 | -0.42% | 139 |
| 2025 | 2,996,106 | -0.48% | 139 |
| 2020 | 3,069,131 | -1.4% | 137 |
| 2019 | 3,112,562 | -1.31% | 137 |
| 2018 | 3,153,773 | -1.24% | 137 |
| 2017 | 3,193,497 | -1.37% | 135 |
| 2015 | 3,287,164 | -1.98% | 135 |
| 2010 | 3,631,992 | -1.86% | 130 |
| 2005 | 3,988,669 | -1.19% | 126 |
| 2000 | 4,234,967 | -0.83% | 119 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,961,253 | -0.42% | 139 |
| 2032 | 2,787,669 | -1.01% | 144 |
| 2037 | 2,646,893 | -1.03% | 146 |
| 2042 | 2,521,341 | -0.97% | 147 |
| 2047 | 2,413,189 | -0.87% | 147 |
| 2052 | 2,310,140 | -0.87% | 147 |
| 2057 | 2,200,921 | -0.96% | 148 |
| 2062 | 2,089,588 | -1.03% | 147 |
| 2067 | 1,983,706 | -1.03% | 147 |
| 2072 | 1,889,384 | -0.97% | 146 |
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Chisinau has a metropolitan area population of 582,979, comprising 19.69%% of Moldova's total population.
As of 2026, Moldova has a total population of 2,961,253, ranking as the 139th most populous nation in the world.
Moldova has a net population change of approximately -79 people per day, driven by 82 births, 115 deaths, and net emigration of 46 people.
Moldova represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.4% of Europe's population.
Moldova has a population density of 90.1 people per km² (approximately 233.5 per mi²), making it the 121st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 49.77% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Moldova is Moldovan (75.1%) , followed by Romanian (7%) .
As of 2026, Orthodox is the largest religion in Moldova, comprising 90.1% of the population.
