Chişinău: population and official figures
339,079
What is the population of Chişinău?
Chişinău, the capital of Moldova, had 339,079 inhabitants (city proper) on 12 May 2014, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Chişinău?
Women and girls made up 53.6% of residents (181,738 female, 157,341 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Chişinău?
In Moldova, cities and towns are run by districts – raioane: District council directly elected for four years; council elects its president. District roads, secondary schools, some social services.
How local power works in Moldova
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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