Moldova Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Moldova's Net Migration was -29.8K people in 2025, ranking #183 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Moldova's Net Migration changed from 13.7K to -29.8K (-317.3%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Moldova changed by 49.9%, from -59.4K people in 2015 to -29.8K people in 2025.
Where is Moldova?
Moldova
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Moldova
- Coordinates
- 47.00°, 29.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.7K people |
| 1961 | 14.8K people |
| 1962 | 15.9K people |
| 1963 | 16.8K people |
| 1964 | 17.5K people |
| 1965 | 18.1K people |
| 1966 | 18.6K people |
| 1967 | 19.2K people |
| 1968 | 19.8K people |
| 1969 | 20.6K people |
| 1970 | 606 people |
| 1971 | -61 people |
| 1972 | 481 people |
| 1973 | 1.2K people |
| 1974 | 1.8K people |
| 1975 | 2.4K people |
| 1976 | 2.9K people |
| 1977 | 3.2K people |
| 1978 | 3.5K people |
| 1979 | -6.9K people |
| 1980 | -3.7K people |
| 1981 | -6.5K people |
| 1982 | -8.4K people |
| 1983 | -10.5K people |
| 1984 | -12.7K people |
| 1985 | -10.6K people |
| 1986 | -8.8K people |
| 1987 | -10.8K people |
| 1988 | -5K people |
| 1989 | -29.3K people |
| 1990 | -30.1K people |
| 1991 | -29.2K people |
| 1992 | -30.1K people |
| 1993 | -31.5K people |
| 1994 | -31.6K people |
| 1995 | -32K people |
| 1996 | -33.4K people |
| 1997 | -41.7K people |
| 1998 | -42K people |
| 1999 | -43.1K people |
| 2000 | -43.9K people |
| 2001 | -45K people |
| 2002 | -45.8K people |
| 2003 | -46.9K people |
| 2004 | -52.5K people |
| 2005 | -68.7K people |
| 2006 | -72.1K people |
| 2007 | -75.7K people |
| 2008 | -79.6K people |
| 2009 | -83.5K people |
| 2010 | -84K people |
| 2011 | -82.3K people |
| 2012 | -81.2K people |
| 2013 | -77.6K people |
| 2014 | -67.2K people |
| 2015 | -59.4K people |
| 2016 | -51.6K people |
| 2017 | -43.9K people |
| 2018 | -36.1K people |
| 2019 | -41.2K people |
| 2020 | -33.4K people |
| 2021 | -33.4K people |
| 2022 | 89.2K people |
| 2023 | -18.6K people |
| 2024 | -27.1K people |
| 2025 | -29.8K people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
Moldova is ranked just above Sri Lanka (-30.7K people) and just below Romania (-29K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 183 | Moldova | -29.8K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's Net Migration was -29.8K people in 2025, ranking #183 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Moldova's Net Migration changed from 13.7K to -29.8K (-317.3%).
Net Migration figures for Moldova are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.