Europe · Eastern Europe
Capital: Chișinău
Moldova
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Moldova in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #143
Moldova's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
2.4M
#143 of 196
27th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$20.35B
#132 of 196
33rd percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$110.7M
#143 of 196
27th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
View data source ↗R&D Spending
$39.3M
#106 of 196
46th percentile
2024 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$1.51B
#129 of 196
34th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Eastern Europe
- Country code
- MDA
Three interesting facts
Moldova shares land borders with 2 countries: Romania and Ukraine.
Moldova spans roughly 33,846 square kilometers, placing it around 135th by area in this factbook.
Moldova’s position in Eastern Europe places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Moldova on the map
Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania. Its terrain is rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea. The climate is moderate winters, warm summers. In area, the country is slightly larger than Maryland.
Economy
Economic profile
Moldova's economy is characterized by upper middle-income Eastern European economy, sustained growth reversed by COVID-19, significant remittances, Russian energy and regional dependence, agricultural exporter, declining workforce due to emigration and low fertility. Major industries include sugar processing, vegetable oil, food processing, agricultural machinery, foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezers, washing machines, hosiery, shoes, textiles. Important agricultural products include wheat, maize, sunflower seeds, grapes, apples, sugar beets, barley, milk, rapeseed, potatoes (2023). Notable exports include insulated wire, garments, refined petroleum, seed oils, wheat (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Moldova has an estimated population of 2,749,076. Language and cultural traditions vary across Moldova. The population includes Moldovan 75.1%, Romanian 7%, Ukrainian 6.6%, Gagauz 4.6%, Russian 4.1%, Bulgarian 1.9%, other 0.8% (2014 est.). The urban population represents 43.4% of total population (2023).
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