Moldova Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Moldova's birth rate was 9.4 in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Moldova's birth rate stood at 9.4 in 2025, a decline of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.4 by 2025. Moldova ranked 160th globally.
Moldova’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 1960 to 2025, dropping from an all‑time peak of 28.85 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 9.39 in 2025, placing the country at rank 160 globally. This decline reflects long‑term demographic shifts common in many post‑communist societies, including reduced fertility, delayed marriage and increased urbanisation. The 2025 figure of 9.39 is virtually identical to Denmark’s 9.42 and only slightly above Argentina’s 9.26, situating Moldova among the lowest‑birth‑rate economies in Europe and Latin America. Persistent out‑migration of young adults and limited family‑support policies have compounded the downward pressure, while modest improvements in female education and labour‑force participation have further lowered fertility intentions. If Moldova expands child‑care subsidies, introduces more generous parental leave and implements measures to attract return migration, the steep decline could stabilise; absent such interventions, the birth‑rate is likely to continue its gradual descent toward the sub‑9 level observed in comparable peer nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.4 | −1.4 | #160 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | +0.2 | #70 |
| 2022 | 10.5 | −1.0 | #64 |
| 2021 | 11.5 | −0.6 | #76 |
| 2020 | 12.1 | −0.6 | #82 |
| 2019 | 12.6 | −0.6 | #89 |
| 2018 | 13.3 | −0.5 | #89 |
| 2017 | 13.8 | −1.1 | #90 |
| 2016 | 14.9 | −0.3 | #96 |
| 2015 | 15.2 | −0.1 | #93 |
| 2014 | 15.3 | +1.5 | #91 |
| 2013 | 13.8 | −0.5 | #79 |
| 2012 | 14.3 | −0.0 | #83 |
| 2011 | 14.3 | −0.5 | #80 |
| 2010 | 14.8 | −0.2 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's birth rate was 9.4 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's birth rate peaked at 28.9 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Moldova was 9.4 in 2025.
Moldova ranks 160th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's birth rate is projected to reach 9.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Moldova in 2025 was 9.4. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_birth-rate,
title = {Moldova Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}