Moldova
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
188000
Immigrant Population
6.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
864000
Emigrant Population
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Moldova Shoulders Disproportionately Large Ukrainian Population, in the Shadow of the European Union and Russia
Moldova hosts the world's highest share of displaced Ukrainians relative to its population. But shrinking aid and high poverty strain its capacity to sustain that commitment.
Exploring Refugees’ Intentions to Return to Ukraine: Data insights and policy responses
Drawing on surveys of nearly 61,000 Ukrainians, this report finds that security, host-country support, and jobs shape Ukrainian refugees’ return plans.
The State of Global Mobility in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 shut down global mobility during the first year of the pandemic. But 2022 saw a rapid rebound. This IOM-MPI report reveals shifting patterns post-pandemic, from Gulf labor flows to climate-driven displacement.
European Immigrants in the United States
Once the leading source of immigrants to the United States, Europeans made up just 10 percent of U.S. immigrants in 2022. War in Ukraine pushed more Ukrainians to the United States.
Rollback of 'Golden Passports' Shows Their Elusive Shine
Citizenship by investment programs offer wealthy individuals fast-track citizenship, but risks, corruption scandals, and legal challenges are eroding their appeal.
Children Left Behind: The Impact of Labor Migration in Moldova and Ukraine
Parental absence carries documented risks, and maternal migration in particular carries a heavy developmental toll on children left behind.
Moldova Seeks Stability Amid Mass Emigration
Mass emigration of up to 1 million Moldovans, driven by Europe's lowest incomes in 2002, is fueling trafficking, remittance dependence, and communist electoral gains.
