Republic of Moldova

1950

2025

2100

Republic of Moldova

1950

2025

2100

What to know

Net emigration of 29,766 people per year—more people leaving than arriving.

Since 1950, Republic of Moldova has lost a cumulative 1.5 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Key statistics for 2025

Net migrants

-29,766

Net migration rate

-9.9 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

Is migration positive or negative?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-2,048,831

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

89,154

Top year: 2022

Peak emigration

-84,039

Lowest year: 2010

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-2604

Per year

Republic of Moldova loses approximately 29,766 people per year to emigration (9.9 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 89,154 in 2022.

The bottom line

Migration flows in Republic of Moldova are relatively modest. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).