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Republic of Moldova Population Pyramid 1971

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1971
Population: 3,677,927

Year

-5 -1   1971  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

Republic of Moldova in 1971

The population of the Republic of Moldova in 1971 was 3,677,928. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 17.0%, up from 3,143,887 in 1961.

The median age was 26.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 47.3 children under 15 and 10.1 people aged 65 or over. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #103 of 201 by population Ranks #41 of 201 by median age Ranks #139 of 201 by 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.

Key indicators for Republic of Moldova
Population
3,677,928
Median age
26.3
0-14 %
30.1%
65+ %
6.4%
Child dependency
47.3
Old-age dependency
10.1
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
2,351,809
Population 2100
1,487,721
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Republic of Moldova
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.

How Republic of Moldova compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Republic of Moldova 3,677,928 26.3
Slovakia 4,560,418 28.3
Bulgaria 8,538,898 33.3
Belarus 9,079,748 30.4
Czech Republic 9,822,779 33.4
Frequently asked questions about Republic of Moldova's population
How many people lived in the Republic of Moldova in 1971?
The Republic of Moldova had a population of 3,677,928 in 1971.
Is the population of the Republic of Moldova increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 17.0% from 1961, with a projected population of 2,351,809 in 2050.
How old is the population of the Republic of Moldova?
The Republic of Moldova's median age is 26.3 years.
What share of the Republic of Moldova's population is over 65 or under 15?
6.4% of the Republic of Moldova's population is 65 or older, and 30.1% is under 15.
What shape is the Republic of Moldova's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Republic of Moldova's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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