What is the Population of Moldova?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Moldova has a population of approximately 2,749,076 people, making it the 140th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 33,847 km², the population density is roughly 81 people per km².
| Population | 2,749,076 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 140th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 33,847 km² |
| Population density | 81 / km² |
| Demonym | Moldovan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 137th |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 138th |
| Jamaica | 2,825,544 | 139th |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
Moldova compared with its neighbours
Moldova in context
- Moldova covers 33,847 km², making it the 135th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Romania, Ukraine.
- Moldova is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,749,076 people, Moldova holds about 1.4% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Moldova is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Moldova — FAQ
What is the population of Moldova?
The population of Moldova is approximately 2,749,076 (2.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Moldova in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Moldova at approximately 2,749,076 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Moldova is the 140th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Moldova?
Approximately 2,749,076 people live in Moldova, making it the 140th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Moldova rank by population?
Moldova is the 140th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Moldova?
Moldova has a population density of roughly 81 people per km², based on a land area of 33,847 km².
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