History of Moldova in Timeline
Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a landlocked Eastern European country bordering Romania and Ukraine, with a population of approximately 2.42 million as of January 2024. Its territory covers 33,483 km2. Chișinău is the capital and largest city. The breakaway state of Transnistria is located on its eastern border with Ukraine. Moldova operates as a unitary parliamentary representative democratic republic.
1917: Russian influence
During the period from 1812 to 1917, Moldovans were influenced by Russian administrative control.
1917: Bessarabia Becomes Autonomous
In 1917, during the Russian Revolution, Bessarabia briefly became an autonomous state within the Russian Republic.
February 1918: Bessarabia Declares Independence
In February 1918, Bessarabia declared its independence and later integrated into Romania.
1918: Bessarabia Unites with Romania
In 1918, Bessarabia briefly became independent and united with Romania.
1924: Moldavian Autonomous Republic Established
In 1924, Soviet Russia established the Moldavian Autonomous Republic within the Ukrainian SSR.
1939: Radio Moldova Broadcasting Since 1939
Since 1939, Radio Moldova, the first publicly funded national radio broadcaster, has been broadcasting from Chişinău.
1940: Soviet Union Reclaims Bessarabia
During the Second World War, in 1940, the Soviet Union occupied Bessarabia and reclaimed it from Romania.
1940: Romania Cedes Bessarabia to the Soviet Union
In 1940, Romania ceded Bessarabia to the Soviet Union, leading to the creation of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic.
1940: Establishment of Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău
The Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău was established in 1940.
1944: Soviet influence
During the period from 1944 to 1989, Moldovans were influenced by Soviet administrative control.
1945: Establishment of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
The Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy was established in 1945.
1946: Establishment of Moldova State University
Moldova State University was established in 1946.
1961: Establishment of Academy of Sciences of Moldova
The Academy of Sciences of Moldova was established in 1961.
January 1963: Lowest temperature ever recorded
On January 20, 1963, the lowest temperature ever recorded in Moldova was −35.5 °C (−31.9 °F) in Brătușeni, Edineț county.
1964: Establishment of Technical University of Moldova
The Technical University of Moldova was established in 1964.
1969: Earliest Wines in Mileștii Mici Collection
The earliest wines in the Mileștii Mici collection date to 1969.
1972: Release of Lăutarii
In 1972, Lăutarii, a film written and directed by Emil Loteanu, was released.
1988: Nicolae Juravschi Represented the Soviet Union
In 1988, Nicolae Juravschi represented the Soviet Union at the Seoul Games, winning two medals.
1990: Population Decline Since 1990
According to Balkan Insight, the population of Moldova has fallen by almost 33% since 1990.
1990: War of Transnistria
After the 1990 War of Transnistria, Moldova sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
1990: Ecological Movement of Moldova founded
Founded in 1990, the Ecological Movement of Moldova has been working to restore Moldova's damaged natural environment.
1990: Transnistria Under Breakaway Government Control
Since 1990, the territory on the east bank of the Dniester has been under the de facto control of the breakaway government of Transnistria.
August 1991: Moldavian SSR Declares Independence
On August 27, 1991, the Moldavian SSR declared independence and became Moldova.
1991: Moldova Declares Independence
In 1991, Moldova declared independence following the dissolution of the USSR.
1991: Establishment of Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
The Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova was established in 1991.
October 1992: Moldova ratified the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
In October 30, 1992, Moldova ratified the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, establishing limits on military equipment and providing for the destruction of weapons.
1992: War of Transnistria
After the 1992 War of Transnistria, Moldova sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
1992: Moldova Joins International Organizations
In 1992, Moldova became a member state of the United Nations, OSCE, World Bank, and other international organizations.
1992: Transnistria ties with Russia
Since 1992, Transnistria has pursued close diplomatic, military, and economic ties with Russia.
1992: Independence from the Soviet Union
Since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1992, it has steadily transitioned to a market economy.
March 1994: Moldova joined NATO Partnership for Peace
On March 16, 1994, Moldova joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's Partnership for Peace.
October 1994: Moldova acceded to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
In October 1994, Moldova acceded to the provisions of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in Washington, D.C.
1994: Moldova Joins NATO's Partnership for Peace Program
In 1994, Moldova became a participant in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme.
1994: Constitution of Moldova Sets Government Framework
In 1994, the Constitution of Moldova was adopted, setting the framework for the government of the country.
1994: Moldova National Football Team Played First Match
In 1994, the Moldova national football team played its first match.
1994: Constitution of Moldova Adopted
In 1994, the constitution of Moldova was adopted, establishing a parliamentary republic.
1994: Moldova's Olympic Debut
Moldova made its Olympic debut at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.
May 1995: Moldova Signed the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Convention
In May 1995, Moldova signed the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Convention to become a member.
July 1995: Moldova Admitted to the Council of Europe
In July 1995, Moldova was admitted to the Council of Europe.
1996: Moldova Joins the Francophonie
In 1996, Moldova joined the Francophonie.
1999: Moldova acquired river frontage to Danube
In 1999, Moldova acquired a 0.45 kilometer river frontage to the Danube from Ukraine, in exchange for ceding a stretch of contested road.
2000: Constitutional Change Regarding Presidential Elections
In 2000, a constitutional change was adopted regarding presidential elections.
2001: President Elected by Parliament
Between 2001 and 2015, the President of Moldova was elected by the Moldovan Parliament.
2001: Moldova Joins the World Trade Organization
In 2001, Moldova joined the World Trade Organization.
2002: Casa Mariorei founded
Casa Mariorei, a domestic violence shelter in Chișinău, was founded in 2002.
2002: Moldova Joins the International Criminal Court
In 2002, Moldova joined the International Criminal Court.
2002: Moldovan Diaspora in Ukraine
In 2002, there were 258,600 Moldovan diaspora in Ukraine.
2003: O-Zone's prominence
In 2003, the Moldovan band O-Zone came to prominence with their hit song "Dragostea Din Tei".
2004: Moldova President's Cup First Run
In 2004, the Moldova President's Cup cycling race was first held, and playing numbers in Rugby Union at all levels have more than doubled.
August 2005: European bison reintroduced to Moldova
Several days before Moldova's Independence Day on August 27, 2005, three European bison from Białowieża Forest in Poland were reintroduced.
2005: Eurovision participation
In 2005, Moldova began participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.
2005: EU Border Assistance Mission Established
In 2005, the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) was established.
2005: Guinness World Record
Since 2005, Mileștii Mici has held the Guinness World Record for the largest wine cellar by the number of bottles.
May 2007: Natalia Barbu in Eurovision
In May 2007, Natalia Barbu represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest with her entry "Fight".
July 2007: Highest temperature ever recorded
On July 21, 2007, the highest temperature ever recorded in Moldova was 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in Camenca.
2009: Joining Convention on Cybercrime
In 2009, Moldova joined the Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe.
2009: Release of Wedding in Bessarabia
In 2009, Wedding in Bessarabia, a co-production by Romania, Moldova, and Luxembourg, was released.
February 2010: Poland Provides Support for Moldova
According to a lending agreement signed in February 2010, Poland provided US$15 million as a component of its support for Moldova.
April 2010: Romania Offers Development Aid to Moldova
In April 2010, Romania offered Moldova development aid worth €100 million.
September 2010: European Parliament Approves Grant for Moldova
In September 2010, the European Parliament approved a grant of €90 million to Moldova.
2010: SunStroke Project in Eurovision
In 2010, the SunStroke Project with Olia Tira represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Run Away".
2010: Moldovan Diaspora in Russia
In 2010, there were 156,400 Moldovan diaspora in Russia.
2011: Zdob și Zdub represents Moldova again
In 2011, Zdob și Zdub again represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 12th.
2011: Islamic League of Moldova recognized
In 2011, the Islamic League of Moldova was recognized by the Moldovan Ministry of Justice.
March 2012: Joint Meeting of Governments of Romania and Moldova
The first joint meeting of the Governments of Romania and Moldova, held in March 2012, concluded with several bilateral agreements.
2012: Security Zone Incident
In 2012, a security zone incident resulted in the death of a civilian, raising tensions with Russia.
2012: Russia Cancels Decree Underpinning Moldova's Sovereignty
In February 2023, Russia canceled a 2012 decree underpinning Moldova's sovereignty.
2012: Border Police put under control of Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Moldovan Border Police, previously a military branch, was put under the control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 2012.
August 2013: Pipeline Work Begins
In August 2013, work began on a pipeline between Moldova and Romania to break Russia's monopoly on Moldova's gas supplies.
November 2013: Accord Drafted in Vilnius
After the accord was drafted in Vilnius in November 2013, Moldova signed the Association Agreement with the European Union.
November 2013: Moldova Signs Association Agreement with the EU
On 29 November 2013, Moldova signed an association agreement with the European Union in Vilnius.
June 2014: Moldova Signed Association Agreement with the European Union
On 27 June 2014, Moldova signed the Association Agreement with the European Union in Brussels.
November 2014: US donated military vehicles to Moldova
On November 12, 2014, the US donated to Moldovan Armed Forces 39 Humvees and 10 trailers, with a value of US$700,000, to increase the capability of Moldovan peacekeeping contingents.
2014: Census data on religious affiliation
According to the 2014 Moldovan census, 90% of the population identified as Eastern Orthodox Christian.
2014: Ethnic Composition
According to the 2014 national census, ethnic Moldovans made up approx. 75% of the country's population, with other significant ethnic groups being Romanians, Ukrainians, Gagauzians, and Russians.
2014: Russian Speakers
As of 2014, approximately 15% of the Moldovan population also speak Russian.
2014: Gagauzia referendum
In 2014, nearly 99 per cent of Gagauzians voted in a referendum to reject closer links with Europe.
2014: National Census
The most recent national census of Moldova was carried out in 2014 (not including Transnistria).
2015: Scholarships from Romania
As of 2015, Romania allocates 5,000 scholarships for Moldovan students.
2015: President Elected by Parliament
Between 2001 and 2015, the President of Moldova was elected by the Moldovan Parliament.
2015: Agricultural Production Growth
Between 2015 and 2022, agricultural production almost doubled, particularly in vegetable and fruit production.
2015: Moldova signed military agreement with Romania
In 2015, Moldova signed a military agreement with Romania to strengthen regional security.
2015: GDP per capita and Economic growth
In 2015, Moldova's GDP per capita was $2,749 (USD).
2015: Radu Albot Wins ATP Doubles Title
In 2015, Radu Albot won the ATP doubles title at the Istanbul Open.
2015: Carla's Dreams Rise in Popularity
In 2015, a new musical project named Carla's Dreams rose in popularity in Moldova.
2015: Gagauzia votes for socialist candidate
In 2015, just over half of Gagauzians voted for the Russian-backed socialist candidate Irina Vlakh as governor.
March 2016: Constitutional Court Reverts Presidential Election Method
On March 4, 2016, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2000 constitutional change regarding presidential elections was unconstitutional, reverting to direct elections.
December 2016: Retirement age reform approved
In December 2016, the Moldovan parliament approved raising the retirement age to 63 years.
2016: National Cyber Security Programme
Adoption of the National Cyber Security Programme for 2016–2020 in Moldova.
2016: Carla's Dreams Release "Sub Pielea Mea"
In 2016, Carla's Dreams released their song "Sub Pielea Mea", which topped charts in Moldova and Russia.
2016: High alcohol consumption
In 2016, Moldova had among the highest alcohol consumption per capita in the world, at 15.2 litres of pure alcohol imbibed.
2016: ODIHR Recommendations on hate crimes
In 2016, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights made recommendations on hate crimes that were largely reflected in amendments to the Criminal Code in 2022.
2017: Carla's Dreams Release Latest Album
In 2017, Carla's Dreams, an anonymous musical group, released their latest album.
2017: SunStroke Project in Eurovision again
SunStroke Project featured again in the 2017 Eurovision entry "Hey Mama" which got third place.
2018: Primary Energy Supply
In 2018, Moldova's primary energy supply consisted of about half natural gas, a quarter oil, and one-fifth solid biomass.
2018: Deaths Exceeding Births
Since 2018, the number of deaths has exceeded the number of live births in Moldova.
2019: Ilan Shor fled to Israel
In 2019, Ilan Șhor fled to Israel after being convicted of fraud and money-laundering.
2019: Talks with Belarus for bison exchange program
In 2019, Moldova began talks with Belarus regarding a bison exchange programme between the two countries.
2019: Pre-Pandemic Tourism Figures
In 2019, Moldova had 31,000 non-resident tourists before the pandemic.
2019: Healthcare expenditure
In 2019, Moldova spent 4.9% of its annual GDP on health care.
2019: Radu Albot Wins ATP Singles Title
In 2019, Radu Albot won the ATP singles title at the Delray Beach Open.
2019: Fertility Rate
In 2019, the average number of children per women of childbearing age was 1.78.
2019: Leading causes of death
In 2019, the leading causes of death in Moldova included ischaemic heart disease, strokes, and liver cirrhosis.
2019: Moldovan Diaspora in Italy
In 2019, there were 188,923 Moldovan diaspora in Italy.
2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index
Moldova had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 2.2/10, ranking it 158th globally out of 172 countries.
November 2020: Maia Sandu Elected President
In November 2020, Maia Sandu was elected President of Moldova, becoming the first female elected president.
2020: Corruption Perceptions Index
According to Transparency International, Moldova's Corruption Perceptions Index was at 34 points in 2020.
2020: National Cyber Security Programme
Adoption of the National Cyber Security Programme for 2016–2020 in Moldova.
2020: Maia Sandu Elected President
In 2020, Maia Sandu was elected President of Moldova on a pro-Western and anti-corruption platform.
2020: Moldova's Press Freedom Index ranking
In 2020, Reporters Without Borders ranked Moldova's Press Freedom Index at 89th.
2020: Infant mortality
In 2020, infant mortality per 1,000 live-births in Moldova was 8.7.
2020: Net emigration low
In 2020, net emigration in Moldova fell to a low of 7,000 people.
2020: Government Resigns
In 2020, the prime minister and government resigned, leading to early parliamentary elections.
2020: Moldovan Diaspora in Romania
In 2020, there were 285,000 Moldovan diaspora in Romania.
July 2021: Early Parliamentary Elections Held
Early parliamentary elections were held in July 2021, resulting in a majority for the Party of Action and Solidarity.
2021: Agriculture Exports and Employment
As of 2021, agriculture made up 12% of Moldova's overall exports and 21% of overall employment.
2021: Recorded hate crimes
In 2021, 8 hate crimes were recorded, 7 of which reached a successful conviction, with one going to prosecution but without a conviction.
2021: Annual GDP growth
In 2021, Moldova experienced a rebound in annual GDP growth to 13.9% following the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Emigration higher than 2020
In 2021, Moldova had a net emigration of 45,000 people.
2021: Shift in Wine Export Destinations
In 2021, Russia accounted for only 10 percent of Moldovan wine exports, a decrease from 80 percent in the early 2000s, while exports to European countries increased significantly.
2021: Zdob și Zdub in Eurovision
In 2021, Zdob și Zdub represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest.
2021: Russia's FSB Plan to Destabilize Moldova
In 2021, a document by Russia's FSB outlined a 10-year plan to destabilize Moldova, which Russia denies.
2021: US Equips Digitisation Laboratory
In 2021, the United States assisted by equipping a digitisation laboratory to restore and preserve films.
2021: Moldovan Diaspora in Canada
In 2021, there were 20,470 Moldovan diaspora in Canada.
2021: Reducing Deaths Exceeding Births
Since 2018, the number of deaths has exceeded the number of live births in Moldova, though the gap has been reduced since 2021.
2021: Comparison of deaths
The overall number of deaths in 2022 fell by 20.5% compared to 2021.
March 2022: Moldova Submits EU Membership Application
On 3 March 2022, Moldova signed the membership application to join the EU.
May 2022: Incitement to religious and ethnic hatred made illegal
In May 2022, incitement to religious and ethnic hatred was made illegal in Moldova.
June 2022: Moldova Granted EU Candidate Status
In June 2022, Moldova was granted candidate status for membership in the European Union.
June 2022: Amendments to the Criminal Code regarding hate crimes
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights' 2016 recommendations on hate crimes were "largely reflected in amendments to the Criminal Code adopted by the Moldovan Parliament and published on June 3, 2022".
July 2022: 3 Million Internet Users
By July 2022, there were 3 million internet users in Moldova, representing approximately 76% of the population.
July 2022: Internet Users in Moldova
By July 2022, there were more than 3 million internet users in Moldova, constituting some 76% of the population.
July 2022: UNDP to Transfer Films
In July 2022, the United Nations Development Programme announced it would transfer over 1,600 films from the Moldova-Film archive.
August 2022: Starlink Launch
Starlink launched in Moldova in August 2022.
October 2022: Defense Minister claimed military equipment is outdated
In October 2022, Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii claimed that 90 percent of the country's military equipment is outdated and of Soviet origin.
October 2022: EU welcomed positive developments in Moldova
In October 2022, EU representatives welcomed positive developments in Moldova such as the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the adoption of legislation on hate crime.
2022: Survey on union with Romania
A 2022 survey during the Russian invasion of Ukraine indicated that only 11% of Romania's population supports an immediate union with Moldova.
2022: Healthcare data
According to 2022 official data, Moldova has 48.4 doctors and 91 units of average medical staff per 10,000 inhabitants.
2022: Amnesty International report on human rights
According to Amnesty International's 2022/23 report, no progress was made in reducing instances of torture and other ill-treatment in detention. Some refugee reception centers turned away religious and ethnic minority refugees.
2022: Improvement of Corruption Perceptions Index
According to Transparency International, Moldova's Corruption Perceptions Index improved to 39 points in 2022 from 34 in 2020.
2022: US Department of State Human Rights Report
According to the Human Rights Report of the United States Department of State, released in 2022, authorities investigated reports of human rights abuses and corruption, and indicted several former high-level officials.
2022: Religious demographics
As of 2022, approximately 7% of the non-Orthodox population in Moldova identify with no religion.
2022: Life expectancy
As of 2022, the average life expectancy in Moldova was 71.5 years.
2022: Education statistics
As of the academic year 2022, Moldova had 1,218 primary and secondary schools.
2022: Agricultural Production Growth
Between 2015 and 2022, agricultural production almost doubled, particularly in vegetable and fruit production.
2022: Urbanization and Population Density
In 2022, 43.4% of Moldovans lived in urban areas, and the country's population density was 82.8 inhabitants per 1 km.
2022: Electricity Imports from Romania
In 2022, Moldova began importing electricity from Romania, ending the need to buy electricity produced from Russian gas in Transnistria.
2022: Emigration increase
In 2022, Moldova experienced a net emigration of 43,000 people.
2022: Population Decline and Emigration
In 2022, Moldova experienced a population decline due to emigration, with 43,000 more people leaving the country than coming.
2022: Increase in Foreign Visitors
In 2022, Moldova saw more foreign visitors than pre-pandemic, with 36,100 non-resident tourists, compared to 2019.
2022: Membership Application to the EU
In 2022, Moldova submitted a formal membership application to the European Union.
2022: GDP per capita, Unemployment, Inflation
In 2022, Moldova's GDP per capita reached $5,562 (USD), unemployment remained low at 2.3%, but inflation dramatically increased to 28.7% due to the energy crisis.
2022: Human Development Index Ranking
In 2022, Moldova's Human Development Index ranking was 76th in the world.
2022: Government removed broadcasting licenses
In 2022, the Moldovan government removed the broadcasting licenses from six television stations for broadcasting pro-Russian propaganda.
2022: Decrease in overall deaths
In 2022, the overall number of deaths in Moldova fell by 20.5% compared to 2021.
2022: Moldovan Diaspora in Germany
In 2022, there were 122,000 Moldovan diaspora in Germany.
2022: Structure of deaths
Structure of deaths by major classes of causes of death in 2022.
February 2023: Russia Cancels Decree Underpinning Moldova's Sovereignty
In February 2023, Russia canceled a 2012 decree underpinning Moldova's sovereignty.
February 2023: Law introducing criminal penalties for separatism passed
On February 2, 2023, Moldova passed a law introducing criminal penalties for separatism, including prison terms, as well as penalties for financing and inciting separatism, plotting against Moldova, and stealing information.
March 2023: Memorandum on enhancing Moldova's security sector
On March 29, 2023, a memorandum stated that the EU mission aims at enhancing the resilience of Moldova's security sector in crisis management and resilience to hybrid threats, including cybersecurity and countering foreign information manipulation.
March 2023: Official Language
As of March 2023, the only official language of Moldova is Romanian.
April 2023: Secretary of State for Defence Policy claimed modernization needed $275 million
In April 2023, Valeriu Mija, Secretary of State for Defence Policy and National Army Reform in the Defence Ministry, claimed that Moldova needed $275 million to modernise its armed forces.
April 2023: EU Partnership Mission in Moldova
On April 24, 2023, the European Union created a Partnership Mission in Moldova through its Common Security and Defence Policy. This mission aims to support the Moldovan government in countering hybrid threats resulting from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
May 2023: Moldova Suspends Participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States
In May 2023, the Moldovan government suspended its participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
June 2023: Poland sent military equipment to Moldovan police
In June 2023, Poland sent a transport of military equipment worth €8 million to the Moldovan police to increase the country's internal security.
June 2023: Moldova Signed Free Trade Agreement
On 27 June 2023, Moldova signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association.
June 2023: LGBT Pride parade held in Chișinău
On June 18, 2023, some 500 LGBT activists and supporters held a Pride parade in Chișinău, which for the first time needed no heavy police cordons.
June 2023: End of Russian Gas Imports
As of June 2023, Moldova no longer imports oil or natural gas from Russia and has been granted access to the European Union's joint gas purchasing platform.
July 2023: Gagauzia leader thanks Ilan Shor
In July 2023, Evghenia Guțul, the leader in Gagauzia, thanked Ilan Shor for his personal and financial support.
July 2023: Moldova Removes Membership in the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly
In July 2023, Moldova passed legislation removing it from membership in the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.
July 2023: Moldova Summons Russian Ambassador and Expels Diplomats
In July 2023, Moldova summoned the Russian ambassador and expelled 45 Russian diplomats due to "hostile actions."
July 2023: Seed Libraries Network
In July 2023, a network of 20 seed libraries comprising over 1,000 seeds were created across Moldova.
October 2023: Banning of media outlets
In October 2023 Orizont TV, ITV, Prime, Publika TV, Canal 2 and Canal 3 were also banned for undermining the local elections as well as blocking a number of Russian media outlets.
December 2023: Accession Talks to the EU Began
Accession talks to the EU for Moldova began on December 13, 2023.
December 2023: Formal Accession Talks Began
On 13 December 2023, formal accession talks began.
2023: Internet Speed Ranking
As of 2023, internet in Moldova is among the fastest and least expensive in the world.
2023: Freedom House ranked Moldova as "partly free"
In 2023, Freedom House ranked Moldova as a "partly free" country with a score of 62/100.
2023: Moldova's Press Freedom Index improved
In 2023, Reporters Without Borders improved Moldova's Press Freedom Index ranking to 28th.
2023: IMF Prediction for Economic Improvement
The IMF predicts that in 2023, Moldova's economy will improve from a 1.5% contraction to a growth of 1.5%.
January 2024: Estimated Population
As of 1 January 2024, Moldova has an estimated population of approximately 2,423,300.
November 2024: Presidential election run-off
In November 2024, Maia Sandu received 42% of the vote in Moldova's presidential election, while her rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo, garnered 26%, leading to a run-off election in November 2024.
November 2024: Maia Sandu Re-elected President
In November 2024, President Maia Sandu was re-elected with 55% of the vote in the run-off.
2024: EU Membership Referendum Planned
A referendum on joining the EU is planned for autumn 2024.
2024: Global Innovation Index Ranking
As of 2024, Moldova ranks 68th in the world on the Global Innovation Index.
2024: Potential 5G Rollout
Moldova is considering a bid to begin rolling out 5G in 2024.
2024: Next National Census
The next national census of Moldova is due to be carried out in 2024.
January 2025: New Cyber Security Legislation
New cyber security legislation in Moldova, partially drafted by the Moldova Cybersecurity Rapid Assistance Unit, will go into effect on 1 January 2025.
2025: Improved Connectivity Completion
By 2025, improved connectivity between Moldova and Romania will be completed.
2028: Full effect of retirement age increase
The retirement age increase will be fully in effect in Moldova in 2028.
2030: Target Date for EU Accession
Moldova has set 2030 as the target date for EU Accession.
2035: Projected Population
By 2035, the total population of Moldova may be half what it was in 1990.
