Moldova
Europe · Eastern Europe
Europe's least-visited country — EU candidate, cheapest in Europe, wine country.
At a Glance
Moldova
Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, known among those who know it for its extraordinary wine culture, with some of the largest wine cellars in the world carved deep into limestone hills. The countryside is pastoral and gentle, and the capital Chișinău has a certain provincial charm. Those with a specific interest in wine, slow travel, or undiscovered Eastern Europe will find it quietly rewarding.
- Poorest country in Europe by GDP per capita.
- Has the world's largest wine cellar — 200km of underground tunnels in Cricova.
- More Moldovans live abroad than anywhere else as a share of population in Europe.
Quick Facts
Capital
Chișinău
Language
Romanian
Currency
L MDL
Area
32,930 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
152Mbps
Mobile
62Mbps
GDP / Capita
$8K
PPP / Capita
$19K
Inflation
4.7%
Unemployment
1.5%
Innovation (GII)
27.4
GNI / Capita
$7K
Tax Revenue
18.6%
FDI Inflows
2.5%
Education Spend
6.6%
Cost of Living
35.8
Price Level Index
55th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
