Demographics of Moldova Moldova under the central government control Moldova under the central government control

| blank | Average_population_x_1000 | Live_births | Deaths | Natural_change | Crude_birth_rate_per_1000 | Crude_death_rate_per_1000 | Natural_change_per_1000 | Fertility_rates | Urban_Fertility | Rural_Fertility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 654 | 45 583 | 42 957 | 2 626 | 12.5 | 11.8 | 0.7 | 1.70 | 120 | 210 |
| 1998 | 3 652 | 41 332 | 39 922 | 1 410 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 0.4 | 1.49 | 112 | 182 |
| 1999 | 3 647 | 38 501 | 41 315 | -2 814 | 10.6 | 11.3 | -0.8 | 1.37 | 105 | 164 |
| 2000 | 3 640 | 36 939 | 41 224 | -4 285 | 10.2 | 11.3 | -1.2 | 1.29 | 102 | 149 |
| 2001 | 3 631 | 36 448 | 40 075 | -3 627 | 10.0 | 11.0 | -1.0 | 1.25 | 102 | 142 |
| 2002 | 3 623 | 35 705 | 41 852 | -6 147 | 9.9 | 11.6 | -1.7 | 1.21 | 104 | 134 |