Bălţi Population 2026

Bălţi has a population of 125,000, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Bălţi. Roughly 4.2% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bălţi (capital Chisinau shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

125,000

Rank in Moldova

Coordinates

47.76°N, 27.93°E

~110 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

109 km

68 miles, straight line

Cities near Bălţi

Bilicenii Vechi15,479 people · ~15 km away
Floreşti16,759 people · ~31 km away
Drochia16,080 people · ~32 km away
Soroca27,423 people · ~51 km away
Ungheni34,422 people · ~62 km away
Edineţ22,872 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bălţi?

Bălţi has a population of 125,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Bălţi in?

Bălţi is located in Bălţi, Moldova.

Is Bălţi the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 109 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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