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Moldova

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Government
NameRepublic of Moldova
RomanianRepublica Moldova
Government typeparliamentary republic
CapitalChișinău (644,204 (2014))
CurrencyLeu (MDL)
Organization
Member StateCommonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
People
Population (2020)4,033,963 (142nd)
Density of population90.5 P/km2 (93rd)
NationalityMoldovan
Official languages
Romanian (also named Moldovan)
Ethnic groups (2014)
Moldovan75.1%
Romanian7%
Ukrainian6.6%
Gagauz4.6%
Russian4.1%
Bulgarian1.9%
other0.8%
Religions
Orthodox
other Christian
other
agnostic
Life expectancy (2020)
Male68 years
Female76 years
Total population71.9 years (157th)
Homicides
Total (2018)4.1 per 100,000 people (2nd)
Geography
Land area32,891 km2
water area960 km2
total area33,851 km2 (140th)
Mean elevation139 m
Lowest point
Dniester (Nistru)2 m
Highest point
Dealul Balanesti430 m
Land use (2011)
Agricultural land74.9%
Arable land55.1%
Permanent crops9.1%
Permanent pasture10.7%
Forest11.9%
Other13.2%
Urbanization
Urban population (2020)42.8%
Rate of urbanization-0.07% annual rate of change (2015 – 2020)
Economy
Labor force (2017)1.295 million  (136th)
Labor force by occupation (2017)
Agriculture32.3%
Industry12%
Services 55.7%
Unemployment rate (2017)4.1% (53rd)
GDP (PPP) (estimate 2019)
Total$27.271 billion
Per capita$7,700
GDP (nominal) (estimate 2019)
Total$12.037 billion
Per capita$3,398
GDP by sector (estimate 2017)
Agriculture17.7%
Industry20.3%
Services62%
Exports (2017)$1.858 billion (142nd)
Exports partners (2017)
Romania24.6%
Russia13.7%
Italy9.1%
Germany6.2%
Ukraine5.3%
UK4.6%
Poland4.6%
Imports (2017)$4.427 billion (136th)
Imports partners (2017)
Romania15.5%
Ukraine11.4%
Russia10.6%
China10.4%
Germany8.9%
Italy6.9%
Turkey6.1%

Moldova on the world map

Moldova on the world map

Moldova top 10 largest cities

  1. Chișinău (644,204 – 2014)
  2. Tiraspol (129,500 – 2015)
  3. Bălți (102,457 -2014)
  4. Bender (91,000 – 2015)
  5. Rîbnița (46,000 – 2015)
  6. Ungheni (30,804 – 2014)
  7. Cahul (30,018 – 2014)
  8. Soroca (22,196 – 2014)
  9. Orhei (21,065 – 2014)
  10. Dubăsari (25,700 – 2011)

Demography

Population pyramid

population pyramid of Moldova (2020)

Age structure data

Estimate for 2020:

  • 0-14 years: 18.31% (male 317,243/female 298,673)
  • 15-24 years: 11.27% (male 196,874/female 182,456)
  • 25-54 years: 43.13% (male 738,103/female 712,892)
  • 55-64 years: 13.26% (male 205,693/female 240,555)
  • 65 years and over: 14.03% (male 186,949/female 285,058)

Remark: the age structure of a population affects a nation’s key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.

Population from 1950 to 2020

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2019). World Population Prospects 2019, Online Edition. Rev. 1.


Evolution of the life expectancy from 1960 to 2018

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Source: World Development Indicators, The World Bank

Economy

Agriculture:

vegetables, fruits, grapes, grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, tobacco, beef, milk, wine

Industries:

sugar processing, vegetable oil, food processing, agricultural machinery, foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines, hosiery, shoes, textiles

Exports – commodities:

foodstuffs, textiles, machinery

Imports – commodities:

mineral products and fuel, machinery and equipment, chemicals, textiles

Time zone and current time in Moldova

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