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Republic of Moldova Population Pyramid 1996

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1996
Population: 4,387,655

Year

-5 -1   1996  +1 +5

Country

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Summary

Republic of Moldova in 1996

As of 1996, the Republic of Moldova counted 4,387,656 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 1.8%, up from 4,309,366 in 1986.

Half of the population was younger than 31.2 years; 26.3% were children under 15 and 9.7% were 65 or older. 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 #115 of 201 by population Ranks #51 of 201 by median age Ranks #178 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
4,387,656
Median age
31.2
0-14 %
26.3%
65+ %
9.7%
Child dependency
41.1
Old-age dependency
15.1
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 4,387,656 31.2
Slovakia 5,362,429 32.7
Bulgaria 8,291,398 38.6
Belarus 10,164,028 35.0
Czech Republic 10,296,128 36.4
Frequently asked questions about Republic of Moldova's population
What was the population of the Republic of Moldova in 1996?
The Republic of Moldova had a population of 4,387,656 in 1996.
Is the population of the Republic of Moldova increasing or decreasing?
The Republic of Moldova's population grew 1.8% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 2,351,809 by 2050.
How old is the population of the Republic of Moldova?
The Republic of Moldova's median age is 31.2 years.
How many children and older people live in the Republic of Moldova?
9.7% of the Republic of Moldova's population is 65 or older, and 26.3% is under 15.
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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