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Republic of Moldova Population Pyramid 2031

Republic of Moldova
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2031
Population: 2,816,257

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Summary

Republic of Moldova in 2031

In 2031, the Republic of Moldova is projected to have a population of 2,816,257 people. Ten years before, in 2021, the projected population is still 3,023,779 — a ten-year decline of 6.9%.

With a projected median age of 42.0 years, the Republic of Moldova would have a youth dependency ratio of 26.1 and an old-age dependency ratio of 29.3 per 100 people of working age. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #142 of 201 by population Ranks #51 of 201 by median age Ranks #195 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
2,816,257
Median age
42.0
0-14 %
16.8%
65+ %
18.9%
Child dependency
26.1
Old-age dependency
29.3
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
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 2,816,257 42.0
Slovakia 5,384,892 45.8
Bulgaria 6,403,153 47.2
Belarus 8,624,458 45.0
Hungary 9,412,406 45.8
Frequently asked questions about Republic of Moldova's population
How many people are projected to live in the Republic of Moldova in 2031?
The Republic of Moldova is projected to have a population of 2,816,257 in 2031.
Is the population of the Republic of Moldova increasing or decreasing?
Yes, shrinking: down 6.9% from 2021, with a projected population of 2,351,809 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Republic of Moldova?
The Republic of Moldova's median age is 42.0 years.
How many children and older people live in the Republic of Moldova?
In the Republic of Moldova, 16.8% of people are under 15 and 18.9% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Republic of Moldova's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Republic of Moldova has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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