🇲🇩 Moldova
With 2,360,527 inhabitants (2025), Moldova ranks 143 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Moldova: $8,622 /inh. (2025), ranking 108 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 1.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 7.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Moldova, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Moldova, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Current account balance (187/198), Gross savings (168/178), Tobacco use among men (155/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Moldova has $8,622 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Moldova has 1.5 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Moldova has 7.8 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Moldova has 2.4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 4.2 % | 2025 | 43 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $4,753 /inh. | 2021 | 90 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $8,050 /inh. | 2025 | 105 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $19,996 /inh. | 2025 | 107 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $8,622 /inh. | 2025 | 108 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.4 % | 2025 | 134 of 211 |
| GDP | $20.4B | 2025 | 135 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $47.2B | 2025 | 137 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.2 % | 2021 | 150 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.56 | 2026 | 24 of 55 |
| Lending interest rate | 9 % | 2025 | 67 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 53.9 % | 2025 | 92 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 17.38 LCU/$ | 2025 | 100 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 2.3 % | 2025 | 104 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 7.8 % | 2025 | 159 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 6.6 % | 2025 | 166 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 1.5 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 71.2 % | 2025 | 20 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 4.2 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 50.5 % | 2025 | 23 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 72.3 % | 2025 | 24 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 58.8 % | 2025 | 46 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 12.6 % | 2025 | 155 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 36.9 % | 2025 | 160 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 60.9 % | 2025 | 57 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 92.7 % | 2025 | 81 of 192 |
| Services exports | $3.2B | 2025 | 110 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 31.8 % | 2025 | 112 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 2.9 % | 2024 | 125 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $3.8B | 2025 | 132 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -19.6 % | 2025 | 187 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 9.4 % | 2025 | 34 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 6.2 % | 2023 | 41 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.3 % | 2025 | 95 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $354M | 2020 | 117 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $459.5M | 2025 | 123 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 29,000 arr. | 2020 | 192 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 37.5 % | 2024 | 35 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 34.5 % | 2023 | 38 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 18.8 % | 2024 | 59 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 18.5 % | 2025 | 74 of 187 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2024 | 109 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -4 % | 2024 | 110 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 11.7 % | 2024 | 129 of 159 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 151 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.4 months | 2025 | 65 of 177 |
| External debt | 57.1 % | 2024 | 82 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $6B | 2025 | 101 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 33.6 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 86.5 % | 2025 | 21 of 189 |
| Services | 61.5 % | 2025 | 76 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.2 % | 2025 | 84 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7.4 % | 2025 | 93 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 7.4 % | 2025 | 131 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.9 % | 2025 | 151 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 4.1 % | 2025 | 168 of 178 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 54 % | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.8 % | 2021 | 27 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 50 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 16.9 % | 2025 | 56 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.6 % | 2012 | 63 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 37.8 yrs | 2023 | 73 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 57.2 per 100 | 2025 | 91 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.6 % | 2025 | 123 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 19.5 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Population | 2,360,527 inhab. | 2025 | 143 of 213 |
| Urban population | 43.7 % | 2025 | 163 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 85.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 46 % | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 13.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 5 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 7.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 40 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 98 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.3 yrs | 2023 | 107 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 16.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 107 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 15.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 113 of 194 |
| Suicide rate | 13.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 119 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.73 children/woman | 2024 | 121 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 75.7 yrs | 2024 | 129 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 25.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 129 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.3 yrs | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.7 yrs | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Population growth | -1.75 % | 2025 | 211 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 24 of 190 |
| Physicians | 4.02 per 1,000 | 2023 | 31 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.32 per 1,000 | 2023 | 60 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 6.7 % | 2023 | 91 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 27.5 % | 2023 | 94 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 107 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.9 % | 2024 | 108 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 64 per 100,000 | 2024 | 129 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 84 % | 2024 | 129 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 86.9 % | 2024 | 135 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 92.7 % | 2024 | 140 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 13 L/person | 2024 | 10 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 163.2 cm | 2014 | 45 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 175.5 cm | 2014 | 48 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.3 % | 2024 | 49 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 55 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 66 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 23.1 % | 2024 | 85 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 6.9 % | 2024 | 88 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 22.3 % | 2024 | 98 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 20.8 % | 2024 | 108 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 28.8 % | 2024 | 133 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 50.7 % | 2024 | 155 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 99.5 % | 2020 | 2 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 75.5 % | 2010 | 61 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.55 | 2003 | 63 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.55 | 2003 | 71 of 205 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 27.8 % | 2010 | 74 of 112 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.56 | 2003 | 75 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 6.2 % | 2024 | 101 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.2 % | 2020 | 148 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.2 % | 2020 | 152 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 175 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.9 % | 2024 | 7 of 169 |
| Gini index | 26.8 | 2024 | 13 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.7 % | 2024 | 151 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 47.2 ° | 2026 | 29 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 1,885 km | 2026 | 90 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Population density | 83.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 115 of 212 |
| Land area | 32,930 km² | 2024 | 134 of 212 |
| Total area | 33,849 km² | 2024 | 135 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 2 m | 2026 | 38 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 139 m | 2026 | 144 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 641 m³/inh. | 2022 | 146 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 450 mm | 2022 | 146 of 180 |
| Highest point | 430 m | 2026 | 188 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 56.4 % | 2024 | 5 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 73.2 % | 2024 | 17 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 11.5 % | 2025 | 146 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 11.3 % | 2024 | 163 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.79 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.44 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.39 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.45 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.66 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.55 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.63 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.86 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 59 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.84 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.81 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.69 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.76 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.65 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.76 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.84 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.79 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.33 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 43 pts | 2024 | 76 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.26 | 2025 | 86 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.21 | 2025 | 88 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.05 | 2025 | 99 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.49 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.25 | 2025 | 108 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.15 | 2025 | 110 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.11 | 2025 | 125 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 39.6 % | 2025 | 31 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 14.6 % | 2005 | 63 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.4 % | 2025 | 97 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,940 | 2025 | 153 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 85.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 76.8 /100 | 2025 | 82 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 10.3 pts | 2025 | 45 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible, conditions not specified | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 93 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 55.4 % | 2005 | 37 of 78 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.6 % | 2021 | 58 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 19 per 100,000 | 2023 | 69 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 22.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 93 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21.2 % | 2020 | 96 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 43.9 % | 2020 | 97 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 43 % | 2020 | 32 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 39 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 63 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 18.6 % | 2019 | 61 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $702 | 2026 | 74 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $316 | 2025 | 79 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.5 /10 | 2024 | 87 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 47.5 % | 2022 | 117 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 12.2 % | 2012 | 54 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Moldova?
Moldova has about 2,360,527 inhabitants (2025), ranking 143 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Moldova?
GDP per capita is $8,622 /inh. (2025): Moldova ranks 108 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Moldova?
Annual inflation is 7.8 % (2025); Moldova ranks 159 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Moldova?
The unemployment rate is 1.5 % (2025); Moldova ranks 10 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Moldova stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Moldova has $8,622 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Moldova come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.