Population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Population, annual growth rate was -2.79 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.79 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
185th
of 186 countries
All-time high
2.2 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-2.8 % change on previous year
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova stood at -2.79 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 4,480.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova peaked at 2.2 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -2.8 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Republic of Moldova 185th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1964 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1965 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1966 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1968 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1969 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1970 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1971 | 0.9444 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1972 | 0.9807 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 0.9556 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 0.9909 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 0.7172 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1990 | 0.265 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 1991 | 0.1229 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1992 | -0.0205 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 1993 | -0.1674 % change on previous year | +718.2% |
| 1994 | -0.3102 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 1995 | -0.4564 % change on previous year | +47.2% |
| 1996 | -0.2001 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1997 | -0.3692 % change on previous year | +84.5% |
| 1998 | -0.0402 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1999 | -0.1571 % change on previous year | +290.8% |
| 2000 | -0.203 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
| 2001 | -0.2233 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2002 | -0.2317 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2003 | -0.281 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2004 | -0.2473 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2005 | -0.2431 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2006 | -0.2773 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2007 | -0.2315 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2008 | -0.1903 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2009 | -0.1262 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2010 | -0.0998 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2011 | -0.0576 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2012 | -0.0133 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2013 | -0.0266 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 2014 | -0.0608 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 2015 | -0.7642 % change on previous year | +1155.9% |
| 2016 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +51.3% |
| 2017 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 2018 | -1.74 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2019 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2020 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 2021 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2022 | -2.59 % change on previous year | +73.4% |
| 2023 | -2.8 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2024 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.76 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.09 % change on previous year | 0.9444 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 % change on previous year | 0.7172 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1333 % change on previous year | -0.4564 % change on previous year | 0.265 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2255 % change on previous year | -0.281 % change on previous year | -0.1262 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.722 % change on previous year | -1.74 % change on previous year | -0.0133 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.15 % change on previous year | -2.8 % change on previous year | -1.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 182 Albania -1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Tuvalu -1.73 % change on previous year compare
- 184 North Macedonia -1.95 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Marshall Islands -3.29 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Republic of Moldova
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 492.95 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.19 % 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)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,864 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,866 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova?
- Population, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova was -2.79 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2.2 % change on previous year in 1961.
- What is the lowest population, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.8 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for population, annual growth rate?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 185th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4,480.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.