Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Europe |
| Capital: | Chisinau |
| Population: | 3,329,865 |
| % Urban: | 43 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 15.9 % |
| Official Language: | Moldovan Romanian |
| Languages: | 13 |
| Literacy Rate: | 99 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 68.8 yrs (171/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 80 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 73.4 % |
| % Evangelical: | 3.7 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 73.4 % |
| People Groups: | 23 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 6 |
| % Unevangelized: | 1 % |
Moldova
Moldova cannot move forward until it solves several major issues. Transnistria functions almost as a separate state (with support from Russia), and makes the country unstable. It has become a centre for organized crime and smuggling. The depressed economy forces 1 out of every 4 people to seek work outside the country. Moldova has the largest proportion of women lured abroad into human trafficking rings. Many people struggle with alcohol and drug abuse. Pray for a government that wisely and effectively addresses these devastating challenges.
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