NEWThe activity of insurers in the year 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that insurance companies in the year 2024 compared to the year 2023 received accrued gross premiums by 10,7% more, paid out insurance indemnities and compensations by 25,3% more.

NEWProducer price index in February 2025

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2025 producer prices in industry increased with 1,1% compared to January this year, increased with 3,8% since the beginning of the current year, increased with 3,4% compared to February 2024.

Youth NEET in the Republic of Moldova for the fourth quarter of 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ,,Labor Force Survey” (LFS), in the fourth quarter of 2024, young people aged between 15-34 years were represented by the following categories of people:

Gross Domestic Product in the fourth quarter and in 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that the preliminary estimations of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased (in real terms) by 1.3% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, in 2024 increased (in real terms) by 0.1% as compared to 2023.

Population outside the labor force in the Republic of Moldova in the fourth quarter of 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ”Labour Force Survey” (LFS), in the fourth quarter of 2024 the population outside the labour force aged 15 and over was 1150,1 thousand persons, increasing by 0.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the inactivity rate of the population aged 15 and over was 57.5%, increasing by 2.2 percentage points compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

Underutilization of the labor force in the fourth quarter of 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the fourth quarter of 2024 labour underutilization rate was 8,7%, increasing by 1,0 percentage points compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023 (9,7%), the ILO unemployment rate was 3,9%, increasing by 1,0 percentage points than in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4,9%).

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova in February 2025

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in February 2025 increased compared to January 2025 by 0.2%, December 2024 by 3.1%, February 2024 (during the last 12 months) by 8.6%.

Statistical portrait of women and men in the Republic of Moldova

The National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical portrait of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data.

Labour Force in the Republic of Moldova: Employment and Unemployment in the fourth quarter of 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the fourth quarter 2024" the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 849,5 thousand persons, which is 7.6% less than in the fourth quarter of 2023, the employed population aged 15 and over was 816.7 thousand persons, 6.6% less than in the fourth quarter 2023.

Evolution of sale prices of agricultural products in 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices of agricultural products in 2024 compared to 2023 increased by 14.0%, including prices for plant products increased on average by 17.9%, prices for animal products decreased on average by 1.5%.

Average monthly earnings and the average number of employees index in the fourth quarter of 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, in the fourth quarter of 2024 the average gross monthly earnings amounted to 15024,5 lei, and increased by 12,1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and by 6,4% compared to the third quarter of 2024.

Investment in fixed assets in 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2024 investments in long-term assets amounting to 35.2 billion lei, increasing by 7.9% (in comparable prices) compared to 2023, of which investments in tangible assets amounting to 34.1 billion lei (increasing by 8.2%); investments in intangible assets amounting to 1.1 billion lei (descreasing by 1.1%).

Crime situation in the Republic of Moldova in 2024

In 2024, 24.6 thousand crimes were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, which is 2.5% more compared to 2023, but less 6.5% compared to 2020. The crime rate in 2024 accounted for 102 crimes per 10,000 inhabitants, compared to 99 crimes in 2023.

Gross agricultural production in 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that the gross agricultural production, in all categories of agricultural producers in 2024 amounted 85,4%, in comparable prices, compared to 2023. ​​​​​​​At the same time: crop production decreased by 22,9%, livestock production increased by 5,7%.

Passenger and freight transport in 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2024, public transport companies transported 307.6 million passengers, 12.5% more than in last year. This evolution was due to the increase in the number of passengers transported by air (+24.0%), road (+22.9%) and trolleybus transport (+7.8%). At the same time, the number of passengers carried by railway (-23.9%) decreased during the analyzed period.

Construction activity in entrepreneurship in the fourth quarter and year 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that: in 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to 2023 by 4.8% (in comparable prices), in the fourth quarter of 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to the fourth quarter 2023 by 7.1% (in comparable prices).

Accommodation of tourists in establishments of collective touristic reception in 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2024, collective tourist accommodation structures were visited by 474.2 thousand tourists (21.1% more than in 2023), including 220.2 thousand residents (46.4% of the total) and 254.0 thousand foreign tourists (53.6%).

Industrial activity in December and year 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in December 2024 compared to December 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,4%, in 2024 compared to the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 1,1%.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in December 2024 and 2024

​​​​​​​Exports of goods in December 2024 were amounted to 269,8 million USD, with 19,6% less than in November 2024 and with 13,3% - compared to December 2023. Exports of goods in 2024, amounted to 3555,1 million USD, which is 12,2% less than in 2023.

Tourism activities of travel agencies and tour operators in year 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2024 the number of visitors, participants in tourism organised by travel agencies and tour operators constituted 555.9 thousand persons (with 10.4% more than in 2023), of which: inbound tourism (receiving foreign citizens in the country) registered 67.6 thousand people (+55.1% compared to 2023); outbound tourism (travel of Moldovan residents abroad) – 9 persons (+9.5%).

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova in January 2025

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in January 2025 increased compared to December 2025 by about 2,8%, January 2024 (during the last 12 months) by 9,1%.

Preliminary results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the number of the usual resident population as of the reference date of the 2024 Population and Housing Census (PHC) – April 8, 2024 (according to preliminary results) was 2 401.2 thousand persons.

Building permits issued in 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2024 were issued 3248 building permits, with 4.9% decrease compared to 2023, of which 2276 building permits for residential buildings (+1,1%);972 building permits for non-residential buildings (-16,4%).

Trends in economic development in the first quarter of 2025

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey, in the opinion of managers, in the first quarter of 2025 is expected: relative stability of number of employees; moderate growth of prices of products and goods; moderate decrease of economic activity and sales turnover.

Producer price index in December 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in December 2024 producer prices in industry remained at the level of the current month, November, decreased with 1,3% since the beginning of the current year.

Industrial activity in November 2024

National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in November 2024 compared to November 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,6%, in January-November 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,6%.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in November 2024 and January-November 2024

Exports of goods in November 2024 were amounted to 335,5 million USD, with 1,4% more than in October 2024 and 11,5% less than in November 2023. Exports of goods in January-November 2024, amounted to 3285,2 million USD, which is 12,1% less than in the corresponding period of 2023.

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova in December 2024 and in 2024

The activity of higher educational institutions in the 2024/25 study year

In the 2024/25 study year, there are 16 higher education institutions, of which 12 public higher education institutions (8 units in in the municipality of Chisinau and 1 unit each – in the municipalities of Balti, Cahul, Comrat and the city of Taraclia) and 4 private higher education institutions – all in the municipality of Chisinau.

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2024/25

The National Bureau of Statistics informs at the beginning of 2024/25 study year were active 1185 institutions of primary and general secondary education, inclusive: 88 primary schools, 752 gymnasiums, 337 lyceums, 6 schools for children with mental or physical handicap and 2 evening schools, the number of pupils in primary and general secondary education amounted to 335.1 thousand persons, of which 334.1 thousand persons study in day schools and 1.0 thousand persons in evening schools.