Moldova

1995

2005

Change

Population

4,432,000

4,620,000

188,000

Christian Population

2,197,590

2,354,130

156,540

% of Popn who are Christian

50%

51%

1%

Denominational Membership

Baptist

20,770

25,000

4,230

Catholic

48,600

55,900

7,300

Lutheran

1,360

1,850

490

Orthodox

1,413,230

1,524,680

111,450

Pentecostal

6,200

7,070

870

Other Trinitarian Churches

2,750

3,920

1,170

Number of Churches

710

782

72

Quality of Life Indicators

% of Popn under 15

29%

% of Popn over 65

9%

GNP per capita US$

590