Population
2,951,852
Current population estimate: 2,951,852. 2050 projection: 2,351,809.Use the arrow keys on the chart to inspect individual years.
| 2026 | 2,961,253 | 1.16% | 139 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,996,106 | 1.28% | 139 |
| 2020 | 3,069,131 | 1.40% | 137 |
| 2019 | 3,112,562 | 1.31% | 137 |
| 2018 | 3,153,773 | 1.24% | 137 |
| 2017 | 3,193,497 | 1.37% | 135 |
| 2015 | 3,287,164 | 1.66% | 135 |
| 2010 | 3,631,992 | 2.00% | 130 |
| 2005 | 3,988,669 | 1.43% | 126 |
| 2000 | 4,234,967 | 1.01% | 119 |
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Chisinau is home to 582,979 people, 19.69% of Moldova's population.
Estimated as of Oct 28, 2026
Estimated as of Oct 28, 2026
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Median age
40.1 yrs
World: 31
Life expectancy
71.6 yrs
World: 73.8
Male
45.97%
Female
54.03%
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Male · 45.97%
1,361,283
Female · 54.03%
1,599,977
75.1%
Moldovan
Source estimate: 2014 est.
90.1%
Orthodox, the largest religion
Source estimate: 2014 est.
Agnostic: less than 1%