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Last update: April 5, 2026

Updated daily

Moldova

7 6.6 out of 10

Safety Score

Generally safe

+0.0 vs 7 days ago

Last updated: April 5, 2026 80% data coverage

Moldova has a safety score of 6.6/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Moderate risk. The biggest concern is crime (4.7/10), while the strongest area is health (7.6/10). This score is calculated daily from 8+ independent public sources.

Moldova has a travel safety score of 6.6/10, ranking 124th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Moderate risk destination. The strongest category is Health (7.6/10) while the main area of concern is Crime (4.7/10). Data is sourced from 8+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.

What are the safety risk areas?

Crime 4.7/10
Governance 6.3/10
Conflict 6.5/10
Environment 6.8/10
Health 7.6/10

What do governments say?

Government of Canada

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution

Updated: Apr 5, 2026 Source

Australian Government

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution

Updated: Apr 5, 2026 Source

UK FCDO

Level 3

Advise against all but essential travel

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 Source

US State Department

Level 2

Exercise Increased Caution

Updated: Nov 29, 2024 Source

How does Moldova compare to nearby countries?

CountryScoreConflictCrimeHealthGovernanceEnvironment
Vatican City9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Denmark9.08.58.89.19.68.9
Iceland9.09.18.49.18.79.0
Finland8.88.48.99.19.36.9
Moldova6.66.54.77.66.36.8

How has the safety score changed over time?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Moldova in 2026?

Moldova has a safety score of 6.6/10, classified as Moderate risk.

This score is updated daily using data from 8+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.

What is the biggest risk when traveling to Moldova?

The area of greatest concern for Moldova is crime, with a score of 4.7/10.

Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.

Do I need travel insurance for Moldova?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Moldova. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.

This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.

Where does the data come from?

  • Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal

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  • gpiRecent

    Global Peace Index -- annual peacefulness ranking by IEP

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    INFORM Risk Index -- hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity

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  • worldbankRecent

    World Bank Development Indicators -- governance, health, and environment data

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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail

Crime 4.7/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%

Indicators Value Source Year
wb rule of law 4.7/10 worldbank 2023

Governance 6.3/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%

Indicators Value Source Year
inform governance 9.9/10 inform 2026
wb gov effectiveness 4.7/10 worldbank 2023
wb corruption control 4.4/10 worldbank 2023

Conflict 6.5/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 41%

Indicators Value Source Year
advisory level us 6.7/10 advisories_us 2026
advisory level uk 3.3/10 advisories_uk 2026
advisory level ca 6.7/10 advisories_ca 2026
advisory level au 6.7/10 advisories_au 2026
advisory level de 10.0/10 advisories_de 2026
advisory level nl 0.0/10 advisories_nl 2026
advisory level jp 0.0/10 advisories_jp 2026
advisory level at 3.3/10 advisories_at 2026
advisory level ie 10.0/10 advisories_ie 2026
advisory level be 10.0/10 advisories_be 2026
advisory level rs 3.3/10 advisories_rs 2026
advisory level ee 3.3/10 advisories_ee 2026
advisory level tw 3.3/10 advisories_tw 2026
gpi overall 7.1/10 gpi 2023
gpi safety security 7.2/10 gpi 2023
gpi militarisation 9.4/10 gpi 2023
wb political stability 3.6/10 worldbank 2023

Environment 6.8/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 60%

Indicators Value Source Year
inform natural 6.6/10 inform 2026
inform climate 5.4/10 inform 2026
wb air pollution 8.5/10 worldbank 2020

Health 7.6/10 · Low · Coverage: 100%

Indicators Value Source Year
inform epidemic 5.2/10 inform 2026
inform health 8.1/10 inform 2026
wb child mortality 9.3/10 worldbank 2023