Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Moldova
Moldova: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 492.95 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Moldova, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child population (un estimates and projections) in Moldova is 492.95, measured in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Moldova peaked at 1,234 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 492.95, in 2030.
Moldova ranks 143rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,234 | — |
| 1991 | 1,229 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 1,222 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 1,212 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 1,197 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 1,178 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 1,154 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 1,124 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 1,086 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 1,042 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 994.34 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 944.17 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 893.8 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 846.16 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 804.87 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 770.02 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 738.91 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 709.83 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 682.2 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 657.02 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 635.37 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 617.5 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 603.6 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 594.3 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 593.41 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 599.31 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 606.03 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 611.45 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 614.84 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 615.65 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 613.59 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 609.18 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 612.43 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 613.18 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 600.58 | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 585.27 | -2.5% |
| 2026 | 569.58 | -2.7% |
| 2027 | 553.44 | -2.8% |
| 2028 | 535.11 | -3.3% |
| 2029 | 514.5 | -3.9% |
| 2030 | 492.95 | -4.2% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 492.95 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,888, 26% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 492.95 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,190, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,168 | 1,042 | 1,234 | 10 |
| 2000s | 804.13 | 657.02 | 994.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 609.15 | 593.41 | 635.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 580.68 | 514.5 | 613.59 | 10 |
| 2030s | 492.95 | 492.95 | 492.95 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More gender data for Moldova
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,352 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,352 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,841 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,766 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,090 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,044 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 15,279 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,242 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Moldova?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Moldova was 492.95 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 1,234 in 1990.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 492.95 in 2030.
- How does Moldova rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Moldova ranks 143rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.