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Vitaly Nyagu, a representative of the Tiraspol administration, announced these figures. He noted that demographic changes must be taken into account when planning the education system several years in advance.
“Therefore, the educational network must be planned in advance—taking into account the number of children, staffing levels, the condition of school buildings, and transportation accessibility. The main priority is to ensure that education remains high-quality and accessible,” said Vitaly Nyagu.
In a year, an assessment will be conducted to determine how demographic changes have affected the education system.
According to data from statistical agencies operating in Tiraspol, the estimated population of the region as of January 1, 2026, was 447,300 people. As of January 1, 2025, this figure stood at approximately 451,600 people. Thus, over the course of the year, the population decreased by about 4,300 people, or roughly 1%. The number of births decreased by approximately 19%. At the same time, the mortality rate fell by 1.6%.
A trend toward population decline—and a decline in the youth population in particular—is observed throughout Moldova as a whole. As Logos Press recently reported, as of early 2026, there were 517,300 young people aged 14 to 34 in the country, or 21.9% of the population. Over the course of the year, their number decreased by 13,500 people, or 2.5%.
Member of Parliament Gabriela Kuneva believes that structural changes require more comprehensive measures, a focus on real problems, and targeted incentive programs. In her view, guaranteed programs designed for at least the medium term are particularly important.
