Republic of Moldova

1980

2026

2030

Republic of Moldova

1980

2026

2030

Republic of Moldova Economic Statistics (2026)

What to know

GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026: $20,731—a middle income level.

The economy has grown at an average rate of 2.4% over the past 5 years.

Inflation is high at 5.5%, eroding purchasing power.

Key statistics for 2026

GDP per capita (PPP)

$20,731

GDP growth

+2.1%

Inflation rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3.5%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product—the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity—what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population—a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Output & Growth

How has the economy recovered from recession?

Total economic output and annual growth rate

Total GDP is $21 billion, with steady growth of 2.1% in 2026.

Living Standards

How wealthy are citizens on average?

Average economic output per person

GDP per capita is $8,984 in nominal terms, but $20,731 when adjusted for local purchasing power—indicating lower prices than in the US.

Prices & Employment

How severe is inflation?

Consumer price inflation and labor market conditions

The economy is experiencing high inflation at 5.5% and near full employment at 3.5%.

Government Finances

How sustainable are public finances?

Government debt, revenue, and expenditure as percentage of GDP

Government debt is moderate at 39% of GDP. The government spends more than it collects (revenue: 35.5%, expenditure: 39.9% of GDP).

External & Fiscal Balance

Why does the country run large deficits?

Fiscal balance and current account as percentage of GDP

The country is running a fiscal deficit of 4.4% and a current account deficit of 20.4% of GDP.

The bottom line

Republic of Moldova is a middle-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $21k. After a recent recession, growth has returned. High inflation (5.5%) is a challenge.