Orhei Population 2026

Orhei has a population of 24,918, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Orhei. Roughly 0.8% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,918

Rank in Moldova

#10

Coordinates

47.39°N, 28.83°E

~86 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau

Distance to capital (Chisinau)

42 km

26 miles, straight line

Cities near Orhei

Dubăsari23,254 people · ~29 km away
Strășeni19,225 people · ~32 km away
Durleşti26,308 people · ~41 km away
Chisinau635,994 people · ~42 km away
Rîbniţa55,455 people · ~45 km away
Codru15,934 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Orhei?

Orhei has a population of 24,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Moldova.

What region is Orhei in?

Orhei is located in Orhei, Moldova.

Is Orhei the capital of Moldova?

No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 42 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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