Moldova: Population growth (annual %)
In , Moldova's Population growth (annual %) was -2.28.
That's up 19.7% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Moldova ranks #214 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #57 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.01
- Trough
- -2.84
- 1-year change
- +19.7%
- 5-year change
- -42.7%
- 10-year change
- -3,644.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -2.2831 | |
| -2.8427 | |
| -2.6211 | |
| -1.5034 | |
| -1.0980 | |
| -1.6003 | |
| -1.7570 | |
| -1.7271 | |
| -1.1630 | |
| -0.7671 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Moldova's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Moldova's Population growth (annual %) was -2.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Moldova's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Moldova's Population growth (annual %) rose 19.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Moldova rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Moldova ranked #214 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Moldova's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #57 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.