Rîbniţa Population 2026
Rîbniţa has a population of 55,455, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇲🇩 Moldova, located in Transnistria. Roughly 1.9% of Moldova's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Chisinau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,455
Rank in Moldova
#5
Coordinates
47.77°N, 29.01°E
~96 m elevation · Europe/Chisinau
Distance to capital (Chisinau)
85 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Transnistria
Cities near Rîbniţa
FAQ
What is the population of Rîbniţa?
Rîbniţa has a population of 55,455 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Moldova.
What region is Rîbniţa in?
Rîbniţa is located in Transnistria, Moldova.
Is Rîbniţa the capital of Moldova?
No, the capital of Moldova is Chișinău, about 85 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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