Moldova
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Population
- 2,360,527
- 2025
- Area
- 33,849 km²
- Official language
- Romanian
- Currency
- Moldovan Leu
- MDL
- GDP per capita
- US$8,622
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Dual citizenship is permitted in both directions under the citizenship law in force since 24 December 2025.
Moldova (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Education Index — #43/191 (75.9/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #133/200 (60.1/100). The passport ranks #52/198 and reaches 125 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 62.2/100 (#83/199). On the entry side, 102/197 passports can enter Moldova without a consular visa in advance.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity63.1
- Safety & Stability74.6
- Economy & Income65.0
- Education75.9
- Environment & Clean Water67.3
- Infrastructure75.3
- Digital Connectivity62.9
- Equality98.0
- Learning Quality56.6
- Educational Attainment96.1
- Expected Years of Schooling71.3
- Education Spending77.6
- Basic Access85.6
- Violent Crime94.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism51.1
- Law Enforcement & Order46.7
- Road Safety84.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes74.7
- Coverage & Access84.2
- Health Workforce & Facilities59.4
- Spending & Investment22.9
- Financial Protection64.4
- Personal Income Tax78.2
- Capital Gains & Dividends76.0
- System & Incentives72.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security79.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights41.6
- Political Stability51.1
- Institutions & Regulation52.4
- Financial Soundness73.5
- Monetary Stability37.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement55.0
- Education75.9
- Healthcare63.1
- Safety74.6
- Quality of Life72.5
- Cost of living60.1
- Passport55.3
- Passport55.3
- Quality of Life72.5
- Safety74.6
- Healthcare63.1
- Purchasing power & price stability27.4
- Education75.9
- Wealth Protection51.0
- Tax83.0
- Cost of living60.1
- Healthcare63.1
- Safety74.6
- Quality of Life72.5
- Tax83.0
- Wealth Protection51.0
- Affordable Prices69.8
- Price Stability37.6
- Purchasing power24.8
At a glance
Entering Moldova
- Visa-free: 102 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 95 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Frequently asked questions about Moldova
What is the capital of Moldova?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.
What is the population of Moldova?
According to the World Bank, Moldova had a population of 2,360,527 in 2025.
What is the official language of Moldova?
The official language of Moldova is Romanian.
What currency does Moldova use?
Moldova uses the Moldovan Leu (MDL).
Does Moldova allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is permitted in both directions under the citizenship law in force since 24 December 2025.
How strong is the Moldova passport?
The Moldova passport ranks #52 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 125 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Moldova passport holders?
Holders of the Moldova passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 71 destinations and need an e-Visa for 51. Full list: Moldova passport page.
How many passports can enter Moldova without applying for a visa in advance?
102 of 197 passports can enter Moldova without applying for a consular visa in advance: 102 visa-free. 95 need an e-Visa.
Where is Moldova strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Moldova is strongest on the Education Index (#43 of 191) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#133 of 200).
How does Moldova rank for quality of life?
Moldova scores 72.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #64 of 211.
Is Moldova expensive to live in?
Moldova scores 60.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #133 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Moldova?
Moldova scores 74.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #83 of 203.
How does Moldova rank for healthcare?
Moldova scores 63.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #69 of 192.
How does Moldova rank for education?
Moldova scores 75.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #43 of 191.
How does Moldova rank on taxes?
Moldova scores 83.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #42 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
