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The population of Moldova, according to updated data, as of January 1, 2021, amounted to 2 million 597.1 thousand people.

The population of Moldova, according to updated data, as of January 1, 2021, amounted to 2 million 597.1 thousand people.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in comparison with the situation on January 1, 2020, the country's population decreased by 46.8 thousand people (-1.8%). Data are presented on the basis of demographic events and were calculated based on the population with usual place of residence who has lived in the country in the last 12 months (regardless of temporary absence). Last year, 30.7 thousand children were born in Moldova, which is 5.2% less than in the previous year. About 52% of newborns are boys. At the same time, 40.6 thousand people died last year, which is 11.7% more than in the previous year. About 53% of the deceased are men. The negative population growth was 9.9 thousand people (in 2019 it was 5.3 thousand people). Last year, 15.5 thousand marriages were registered (-23.5% compared to 2019) and 8.6 thousand divorces (-19.3%). The average age of brides is 26 years, grooms - 29 years, the average age of divorcing women - 37.4 years, men - 40.6 years.// 26.07.2021 — InfoMarket

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