Republic of Moldova Population Pyramid 1950

Republic of Moldova
1950
Population: 2,528,360

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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Republic of Moldova in 1950

As of 1950, the Republic of Moldova counted 2,528,360 inhabitants. Half of the population was younger than 23.8 years; 32.1% were children under 15 and 4.9% were 65 or older.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
2,528,360
Median age
23.8
0-14 %
32.1%
65+ %
4.9%
Child dependency
50.9
Old-age dependency
7.7
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
2,351,809
Population 2100
1,487,721
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.73

The fertility rate of the Republic of Moldova was 1.73 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 71.2

Life expectancy at birth was 71.2 years in 2023: 75.5 for women and 66.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

180,356 immigrants live in Republic of Moldova, 5.9% of the population.

Ukraine143,623
Russian Federation20,439
Romania3,545
Italy2,567
Kazakhstan2,459
Where emigrants live (2024)

864,250 people born in Republic of Moldova live in other countries.

Italy218,594
Russian Federation166,187
Ukraine154,284
Romania80,610
France54,287
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Republic of Moldova 2,528,360 23.8
Slovakia 3,465,747 27.0
Belarus 7,127,595 24.7
Bulgaria 7,248,511 27.1
Czech Republic 8,916,711 32.6
What was the population of the Republic of Moldova in 1950?
The Republic of Moldova had a population of 2,528,360 in 1950.
What is the median age in the Republic of Moldova?
The Republic of Moldova's median age is 23.8 years.
What share of the Republic of Moldova's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Republic of Moldova, 32.1% of people are under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does the Republic of Moldova have?
The Republic of Moldova has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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