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MoldovavsUkraine

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 37,860,221, about 15.8× the other value.

Surface area

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 603,550 km², about 17.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records $190.74 billion, about 10.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇲🇩 Moldova2,402,306
🇺🇦 Ukraine37,860,221

Ukraine’s population is about 15.8× that of Moldova, a difference of 35,457,915.

Surface area

🇲🇩 Moldova33,850 km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine603,550 km²

Ukraine’s surface area is about 17.8× that of Moldova, a difference of 569,700 km².

Population density

🇲🇩 Moldova71 /km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine62.7 /km²

Moldova’s population density is 13% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of 8.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇲🇩 Moldova$18.20 billion · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$190.74 billion · 2024

Ukraine’s nominal GDP is 948% larger than that of Moldova, a difference of $172.54 billion.

GDP per capita

🇲🇩 Moldova$7,576 · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$5,389 · 2024

Moldova’s GDP per capita is 41% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $2,187.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Chisinau

Kyiv

Population

2,402,306

37,860,221

Surface area

33,850 km²

603,550 km²

Population density

71 /km²

62.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$18.20 billion · 2024

$190.74 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$7,576 · 2024

$5,389 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Moldovan leu · MDL · L

Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴

Nationality

Moldovan

Ukrainian

Phone code

+373

+380

Internet domain

.md

.ua

ISO codes

MD / MDA

UA / UKR

Time zone

Europe/Chisinau

Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)

Native name

Moldova

Україна

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About Moldova

Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.

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About Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.

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Moldova & Ukraine: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Moldova?

The capital of Moldova is Chisinau.

What is the population of Moldova?

Moldova has a recorded population of approximately 2,402,306 people.

How big is Moldova?

Moldova covers an area of about 33,850 km².

What is the population density of Moldova?

Moldova has a population density of roughly 71 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Moldova?

Moldova has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.20 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Moldova?

Moldova has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,576.

What currency is used in Moldova?

Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL), with the symbol L.

Where is Moldova located?

Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Moldova called?

People from Moldova are referred to as Moldovan.

What is the phone calling code for Moldova?

The international dialing code for Moldova is +373.

What is the internet domain for Moldova?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Moldova is .md.

What time zone is Moldova in?

Moldova uses the Europe/Chisinau time zone.

What is Moldova known for?

Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the population of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.

How big is Ukraine?

Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².

What is the population density of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ukraine?

The native name of Ukraine is Україна.

What are people from Ukraine called?

People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.

What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?

The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.

What is the internet domain for Ukraine?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.

What is Ukraine known for?

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.