Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), per in Moldova
Moldova: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), per was 263,105 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), per in Moldova, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per in Moldova stood at 263,105 current US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and up 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per in Moldova peaked at 279,952 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,816 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1999.
That places Moldova 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), per in Moldova, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 19,352 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1993 | 19,008 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 19,842 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 25,093 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.5% |
| 1996 | 32,414 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.2% |
| 1997 | 35,300 current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 29,548 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 1999 | 17,816 current US$ per square kilometre | -39.7% |
| 2000 | 23,582 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 27,100 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 31,516 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 42,605 current US$ per square kilometre | +35.2% |
| 2004 | 53,698 current US$ per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 69,493 current US$ per square kilometre | +29.4% |
| 2006 | 81,250 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 111,850 current US$ per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 2008 | 148,617 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.9% |
| 2009 | 99,521 current US$ per square kilometre | -33.0% |
| 2010 | 117,223 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 157,828 current US$ per square kilometre | +34.6% |
| 2012 | 158,505 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 166,872 current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 160,627 current US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 121,065 current US$ per square kilometre | -24.6% |
| 2016 | 121,884 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 146,739 current US$ per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 174,811 current US$ per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 177,350 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 164,139 current US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 217,896 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 2022 | 279,952 current US$ per square kilometre | +28.5% |
| 2023 | 263,105 current US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,796 current US$ per square kilometre | 17,816 current US$ per square kilometre | 35,300 current US$ per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2000s | 68,923 current US$ per square kilometre | 23,582 current US$ per square kilometre | 148,617 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 150,290 current US$ per square kilometre | 117,223 current US$ per square kilometre | 177,350 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 231,273 current US$ per square kilometre | 164,139 current US$ per square kilometre | 279,952 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 90 Belarus 281,372 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 91 Finland 272,483 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 92 Norway 265,666 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 94 China 261,611 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 95 Sri Lanka 260,307 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 96 Kiribati 244,535 current US$ per square kilometre compare
More private sector data for Moldova
- Merchandise trade 72.3% (2025)
- Food imports 15.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 64.9% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 10.92 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 56.1% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 38.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 3.78 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,603 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per in Moldova?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per in Moldova was 263,105 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 279,952 current US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,816 current US$ per square kilometre in 1999.
- How does Moldova rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per?
- Moldova ranks 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), per rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.