Moldova GDP Per Capita (2026)
Moldova has a developing Eastern European economy supported by agriculture, food processing, services, trade, manufacturing, information technology, and remittance-related activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track longer-term economic convergence. Explore Moldova’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$9,354
Est. in USD
World Rank
#95
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.5%
+$812
Europe Rank
#42
Out of 43 countries
1. Moldova GDP Per Capita in 2026
Moldova’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, services, manufacturing, trade, and technology. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Moldova with economies of different sizes. The indicator also shows how productivity, investment, and structural change translate into economic output per person.
2. Moldova GDP Per Capita Growth (1992–2026)
3. Moldova GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,354 | +9.5% |
| 2025 | $8,542 | +13.7% |
| 2024 | $7,514 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | $6,705 | +18.4% |
| 2022 | $5,662 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $5,214 | +19.6% |
| 2020 | $4,361 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | $4,372 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | $4,121 | +20.4% |
| 2017 | $3,423 | +21.1% |
| 2016 | $2,826 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $2,734 | -16.6% |
| 2014 | $3,277 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | $3,307 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | $3,031 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $2,930 | +20.7% |
| 2010 | $2,428 | +28.4% |
| 2009 | $1,891 | -10.1% |
| 2008 | $2,103 | +37.8% |
| 2007 | $1,526 | +29.4% |
| 2006 | $1,179 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | $1,031 | +15.3% |
| 2004 | $894 | +31.5% |
| 2003 | $680 | +19.5% |
| 2002 | $569 | +12.5% |
| 2001 | $506 | +12.9% |
| 2000 | $448 | +12.6% |
| 1999 | $398 | -30.9% |
| 1998 | $576 | -11.9% |
| 1997 | $654 | +14.3% |
| 1996 | $572 | +17.9% |
| 1995 | $485 | +24.4% |
| 1994 | $390 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | $374 | +29.0% |
| 1992 | $290 | — |
4. Moldova GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+79.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+231.0%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+693.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Moldova’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term, though migration, remittances, inflation, energy costs, agricultural conditions, and regional trade can influence annual performance. Population decline can also cause per-capita indicators to move differently from total GDP. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of reform, slowdown, and recovery.
5. Moldova GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Moldova
$9,354
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Moldova’s GDP per capita is approximately
84.3%
below the
Europe average
and
62.9%
below the world average.
6. Moldova GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #37 | Montenegro | $16,377 |
| #38 | Albania | $12,493 |
| #39 | North Macedonia | $11,967 |
| #40 | Belarus | $11,286 |
| #41 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | $10,701 |
| #42 | Moldova | $9,354 |
| #43 | Ukraine | $6,980 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Moldova
Moldova GDP (Nominal)
$21.9 Billion
(2026)
Moldova GDP Per Capita
$9,354
(2026)
Moldova’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita relates that production to population. Total GDP shows the overall scale of the Moldovan economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Moldova GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $10,317 | +10.3% |
| 2028 | $11,383 | +10.3% |
| 2029 | $12,554 | +10.3% |
| 2030 | $13,839 | +10.2% |
Moldova GDP per capita is projected to reach $13,839 by 2030, representing a 47.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Moldova GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Moldova GDP per capita is estimated at $9,354 in 2026.
It ranks #95 globally and #42 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 9.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 79.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 231.0%.
It is approximately 84.3% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 62.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $13,839 by 2030, 47.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Moldova GDP Per Capita FAQs
Moldova GDP per capita is estimated at $9,354 in 2026.
Moldova ranks #95 globally and #42 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.5% compared with 2025.
Moldova GDP per capita was approximately $2,734 in 2015.
Moldova GDP per capita is approximately 84.3% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.