Moldova: economy and key statistics
Moldova is number 132 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $20.4 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $8,622. The economy grew by 2.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 1.5%. The economy is 61% services, 17% industry, 7% agriculture.
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National power
Moldova is number 117 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 28.9 out of 100: economic 47, technology 14, military 12 and human capital 51.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $20.4 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $47.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $8,622 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 7.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 2.4 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 1.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 61% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 17% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 7% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 7% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 32% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.3% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 3% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.22% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 77% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Moldova exported goods worth about $3.6bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $0.6bn (16.3% of goods exports)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: $0.4bn (10.2% of goods exports)
- Cereals: $0.3bn (8.2% of goods exports)
- Fruit and nuts, edible: $0.3bn (7.9% of goods exports)
- Beverages, spirits and vinegar: $0.3bn (7.6% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Moldova?
Moldova had a GDP of $20.4 billion in 2025, ranking number 132 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Moldova?
GDP per person in Moldova was $8,622 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Moldova growing?
The economy of Moldova grew by 2.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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