Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate was -34.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova is -34.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 154.8% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova peaked at 150 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -84.64 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Republic of Moldova ranks 133rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -43.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -20.95 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 2003 | 57.83 % change on previous year | -376.0% |
| 2004 | 40.46 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2005 | -25.54 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 2006 | -56.2 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 2007 | 5 % change on previous year | -108.9% |
| 2008 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -1528.6% |
| 2009 | 150 % change on previous year | -310.0% |
| 2010 | 64.44 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2011 | -43.24 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 2012 | 26.19 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2013 | 16.98 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 2014 | 109.68 % change on previous year | +545.9% |
| 2015 | -27.69 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2016 | -20.21 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2017 | -18.67 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 52.46 % change on previous year | -381.0% |
| 2019 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 2020 | -37.23 % change on previous year | -3562.8% |
| 2021 | -5.08 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2023 | -84.64 % change on previous year | +1564.6% |
| 2024 | 62.59 % change on previous year | -173.9% |
| 2025 | -34.29 % change on previous year | -154.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.92 % change on previous year | -71.43 % change on previous year | 150 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.1 % change on previous year | -43.24 % change on previous year | 109.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -19.73 % change on previous year | -84.64 % change on previous year | 62.59 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 130 Philippines -31.74 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Türkiye -33.48 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Serbia -33.66 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Mexico -34.94 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Iceland -38.95 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Pakistan -39.9 % change on previous year compare
More social development data for Republic of Moldova
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 149,324 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,846 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0025 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5,846 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0633 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate in Republic of Moldova was -34.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 150 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was -84.64 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 133rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.