MigrantoImmigrants in Moldova
180.4K foreign-born residents — the #117 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 93% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 143623 |
| Russia | 20439 |
| Romania | 3545 |
| Italy | 2567 |
| Kazakhstan | 2459 |
| Belarus | 1036 |
| Turkey | 533 |
| Portugal | 529 |
| Bulgaria | 446 |
| Germany | 429 |
| Azerbaijan | 405 |
| Syria | 359 |
| Uzbekistan | 358 |
| France | 357 |
| Greece | 351 |
| Spain | 303 |
| Israel | 300 |
| Georgia | 299 |
| Armenia | 274 |
| Lithuania | 256 |
| USA | 230 |
| Turkmenistan | 210 |
| Tajikistan | 177 |
| Ireland | 163 |
| United Kingdom | 156 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 131 |
| Canada | 112 |
| Poland | 96 |
| Latvia | 96 |
| Hungary | 60 |
| Estonia | 57 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Moldova.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 234% from 54.1K to 180.4K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Ukraine is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Ukraine accounts for 80% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 46% to 80%, with Ukraine increasingly the primary origin.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
7 new countries have entered the top 20: Italy, Turkey, Portugal — Italy rose from outside the top 20 to rank #4.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 525003 |
| 1995 | 357527 |
| 2000 | 245618 |
| 2005 | 171524 |
| 2010 | 126307 |
| 2015 | 91994 |
| 2020 | 54065 |
| 2024 | 180356 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ukraine | Russia | Romania | Italy | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 240070 | 223785 | 1494 | 12 | 18970 |
| 1995 | 163612 | 152133 | 1571 | 12 | 13069 |
| 2000 | 112167 | 104184 | 1649 | 14 | 9032 |
| 2005 | 77412 | 71831 | 1727 | 401 | 6403 |
| 2010 | 55084 | 51569 | 1804 | 1363 | 5142 |
| 2015 | 37012 | 35009 | 1884 | 3467 | 4054 |
| 2020 | 17902 | 17692 | 1914 | 4773 | 2912 |
| 2024 | 143623 | 20439 | 3545 | 2567 | 2459 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Moldova as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Moldova
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Moldova?
Around 180.4K foreign-born residents live in Moldova, making it the #117-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Moldova come from?
Most immigrants in Moldova come from Ukraine, Russia and Romania — these three countries account for about 93% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Moldova are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of Moldova — that's 180.4K out of a total population of 2.4M.
How has immigration to Moldova changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Moldova has grown from 92K to 180.4K people, a growth of about 96%.
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