Moldovans 2,579,202 (76.1 per cent); Ukrainians 283,367 (8.4 per cent); Russians 198,144 (5.8 per cent); the Gagauz 147,661 (4.4 per cent); Romanians 70,275 (2.1 per cent); Bulgarians 65,072 (1.9 per cent); Other ethnic groups 44,350 (1.3 per cent).
Moldoves 2 579 202 (76,1 %) Ukrainiens 283 367 (8,4 %) Russes 198 144 (5,8 %) Gagaouzes 147 661 (4,4 %) Roumains 70 275 (2,1 %) Bulgares 65 072 (1,9 %) Autres groupes ethniques 44 350 (1,3 %)