Republic of Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 3.0 million people (UN estimate), the 135th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 135th
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Region
Eastern Europe, Europe
Population
about 3.0 million (135th)
Area
33,847 km² (133rd)
UN member since
March 2, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Republic of Moldova in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 3.0 million, the 135th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/41 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 33,847 km², the 133rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/11 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 89.
Joining the United Nations
Republic of Moldova joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
8 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Republic of Moldova’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Republic of Moldova on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Republic of Moldova, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Eastern Europe. The one with the most people is Russian Federation.