Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Moldova (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 17.6% of adults in Moldova bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024. Down from 25.1% in 2021 to 17.6% in 2024 (−7.5 percentage points). Moldova ranks #41 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #76 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 17.6% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Moldova as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −7.5 pp (2024)
- Down from 25.1% in 2021 to 17.6% in 2024 (−7.5 percentage points).
- Peak value (2021)
- 25.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 17.6%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #41 of 46 (2024)
- Moldova ranks 41 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #76 of 142 (2024)
- Moldova ranks 76 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 47.7% (2024)
- Moldova (17.6%) is below the average of 47.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 18.8% (2024)
- Value for women in Moldova, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 16.2% (2024)
- Value for men in Moldova, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +2.6 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 18.8% for women and 16.2% for men — 2.6 percentage points higher among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 12.7% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Moldova in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −4.9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (12.7%) are 4.9 percentage points below the national figure (17.6%).
- Internet use in Moldova (2024)
- 77.4% (2024)
- 77.4% of the population in Moldova used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.4 million (2024)
- Moldova had a population of 2.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.6% | −7.5 pp |
| 2021 | 25.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Moldova bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
17.6% of adults in Moldova bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Moldova rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Moldova ranks 76 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online purchases via mobile or internet in Moldova?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 18.8% for women and 16.2% for men, a gap of 2.6 percentage points in favor of women.
When did online purchases via mobile or internet in Moldova peak?
The highest value in the available series was 25.1% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 17.6%.
How recent is the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Moldova?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Moldova.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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