Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of was 6,236 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova, 1993–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova stood at 6,236.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 179.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova peaked at 12,065 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1993.
Republic of Moldova ranks 23rd of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | — |
| 1994 | 455 | +9000.0% |
| 1995 | 524 | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 5,826 | +1011.8% |
| 1997 | 5,137 | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 2,750 | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 2,405 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 2,650 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 3,731 | +40.8% |
| 2002 | 10,121 | +171.3% |
| 2003 | 11,141 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 11,936 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 12,065 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 11,680 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 4,913 | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 5,551 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 5,928 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 6,204 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 6,261 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,148 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 2,210 | -64.1% |
| 2014 | 2,230 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,289 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 2,316 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,339 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 2,427 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2,206 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 2,190 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 4,799 | +119.1% |
| 2023 | 5,343 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 6,236 | +16.7% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 6,236 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17,235, 36% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 6,236 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 417, 15.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +9000.0% | 5 | 455 |
| 1996 | +1011.8% | 524 | 5,826 |
| 2002 | +171.3% | 3,731 | 10,121 |
| 2022 | +119.1% | 2,190 | 4,799 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,443 | 5 | 5,826 | 7 |
| 2000s | 7,972 | 2,650 | 12,065 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,482 | 2,210 | 6,261 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,155 | 2,190 | 6,236 | 5 |
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More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova?
- Refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Republic of Moldova was 6,236 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 12,065 in 2005.
- What is the lowest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1993.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 23rd out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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