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Moldova

Republic of Moldova

2.7 million
33,851 km2
Romanian, Bulgarian,
Moldovan Leu ≈ $0.0572
Christianity

A country in Eastern Europe with a population of less than 3 million people. It borders Romania and Ukraine. It is located near the Black Sea but does not have access to it. During Soviet times, Moldova was one of the republics of the USSR. After declaring independence in 1991, the country began its independent path, for a long time being influenced by Russia. Part of Moldova's territory (the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic) is still not controlled by the country's authorities. Moldova proclaims a course towards European integration.

Happiness level
53
Happiness level
53

In terms of happiness, Moldova ranks 63 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

The cleanest air
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The cleanest air
32

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Moldova is ranked 85 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
53
Security of countries
53

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Moldova ranks 68 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 68.8 years
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Life expectancy
69

Moldova ranks 171 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
64
Level of human freedom
64

Moldova ranks 59 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 34.9 USD
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The cost of living
66

The cost of living assessment in Moldova, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 2.3 percent
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Unemployment rate
92

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Moldova according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 16 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
70
Level of social progress
70

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Moldova ranks 51 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
39
Quality of citizenship
39

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Moldova ranks 91 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Moldova ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 32.18 Mbps
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Internet speed
50

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Moldova ranks 78 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.28 USD
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Mobile data price
93

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Moldova ranks 17 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
69
English proficiency level
69

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Moldova ranks 35 in the world.

Moldova or Moldavia?

Using either of these names is not incorrect. However, when referring to the official name of the country, it is customary to use the first option - Moldova. After the dissolution of the USSR, the country became the Republic of Moldova. Prior to this, as part of the Soviet Union, it was called Moldavia. Even on official websites of government bodies, both names are used.

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