Republic of Moldova Population Pyramid 1963

Republic of Moldova
1963
Population: 3,271,788

Year

-5 -1   1963  +1 +5

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Republic of Moldova in 1963

As of 1963, the Republic of Moldova counted 3,271,788 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 22.6%, up from 2,669,504 in 1953.

The median age was 25.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 58.8 children under 15 and 8.8 people aged 65 or over. 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
3,271,788
Median age
25.1
0-14 %
35.1%
65+ %
5.3%
Child dependency
58.8
Old-age dependency
8.8
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 3,271,788 25.1
Slovakia 4,278,463 27.9
Bulgaria 8,073,731 31.3
Belarus 8,517,704 27.6
Czech Republic 9,627,331 33.6
How many people lived in the Republic of Moldova in 1963?
The Republic of Moldova had a population of 3,271,788 in 1963.
Is the Republic of Moldova's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 22.6% from 1953, with a projected population of 2,351,809 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Republic of Moldova?
The median age in the Republic of Moldova is 25.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of the Republic of Moldova's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Republic of Moldova, 35.1% of people are under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Republic of Moldova's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
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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