National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 compared to the previous year, industrial production (gross series) decreased by 5,1%. The decrease in production in 2022 compared to the previous year was generated by decreases in production in the extractive industry (-4,9%), in the manufacturing industry (-4,5%) and in the production and supply of electricity and heat, gas, hot water and air conditioning (-8,4%).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, exports of goods amounted to 4335,1 million US dollars, with 37,9% more than in 2021. In 2022 imports of goods amounted to 9219,1 million US dollars, 28,5% more than in 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 the number of tourists and excursionists participating in tourism organized by travel agencies and tour operators registered 477,2 thousand persons or with 48,7% more than in 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in January 2023 compared to December 2022 increased by about 0,5%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the global agricultural production, in all types in 2022, according to preliminary estimates, marked 70,2%, in comparable prices, compared to 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, 3394 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, less with 17,6% compared to 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in November 2022 turnover in retail trade in comparable prices decreased with 6,0% compared to the previous month and with 2,0% compared to November 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in November 2022, the industrial production, gross series, decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 6,5%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in December 2022 the producer prices in industry increased by 1,3% compared to November 2022 and compared to December 2021 - by 27,6%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in November 2022 registered a value of 355,8 millions US dollars, with 1,1% more than in the previous month and with 2,2% less compared to November 2021. Imports of goods in November 2022 amounted 859,1 millions US dollars, with 14,4% more than in the previous month and with 22,5% more compared to November 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in December 2022 compared to November 2022 increased by 0,8% (compared to 1,7% in the corresponding period of 2021). The increase in average consumer prices was caused by the increase in prices of food products and services provided to the population by 1.2%. Average prices of non-food goods in December 2022 remained approximately at the previous month's level.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that at the beginning of 2022/23 study year. In the 2022/23 study year, were active 1218 primary and general secondary education institutions, inclusive: 92 primary schools, 781 gymnasiums, 336 lyceums, 7 schools for children with mental or physical disability, 2 schools evening education.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2021 the number of reporting enterprises was 52,5 thousand enterprises, of which 38,3 thousand active enterprises or about 72,9% of the total number of reporting enterprises. During 2021, 5,3 thousand enterprises were created and 5,5 thousand enterprises were liquidated.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2022, turnover in retail trade, in comparable prices, increased with 1,4% compared to previous month and decreased with 3,3% compared to October 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in October 2022 the industrial production decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 13,9%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the 2022/23 academic year, there were 56,7 thousand students in higher education and decreased by 4,8% compared to the previous academic year. Of the total number of students, 62,7% were enrolled in full-time programmes, and 37,3% in part-time.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in November 2022 the producer prices in industry increased by 2,2% compared to October 2022, compared to December 2021 - by 26,0% and compared to November 2021 - by 28,1%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the Gross Domestic Product, estimated for the third quarter of 2022, amounted to 77,2 billion lei, current market prices.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in October 2022 registered a value of 352,0 millions US dollars, with 10,5% more than in the previous month and with 0,1% less compared to October 2021. Imports of goods in October 2022 amounted 749,2 millions US dollars, with 11,3% less than in the previous month and with 15,8% more compared to October 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the academic year 2022/23, the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 46,0 thousand students, of which 12,8 thou. - in centers of excellence, 20,0 thou. - in colleges and 13,2 thou. students each in vocational schools.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey “Distribution of employees by earnings size in September 2022”, the average gross monthly earnings at the units in the real sector with 4 and more employees and in budgetary institutions in September this year was 10353,3 lei.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the average consumer prices in November 2022 compared to October 2022 increased with 1,0%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2022, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 45,3 thousand, aged 15-29 - 118,0 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 192,5 thousand people.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2022, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older was 1228,3 thousand persons, which is 1,3% more than in the third quarter of 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2022, the under-employed labor force for the age of 15 years and older constituted 45,1 thousand persons, decreasing by 11,7% compared to the third quarter of 2021 and by 33,0% compared to the third quarter of 2020.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2022 the labour force (active population of 15 years and over) of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and unemployed population, was 901,8 thou. persons, which is 0,7% less than in the third quarter of 2021.
On January 1, 2022, according to the National Social Insurance House, the estimated number of people with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova accounted for 168,0 thousand people, including 10,6 thousand children aged 0-17 years. People with disabilities represented 6,5% out of the total number of population with usual residence, and children with disabilities accounted for 1,9% out of the total number of children with usual residence in the Republic of Moldova.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2022 investments in fixed assets amounted of 19,5 billion lei or with 9,2% less than in January-September 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the 3rd quarter of 2022, the average monthly nominal gross earnings, at units in the real sector with 4 or more employees and all budget institutions, was 10648,1 lei and increased compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021 in nominal value by 16,0%, and in real terms, adjusted for the consumer price index, it decreased by 13,4%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that 259,1 thou. tourists attended collective tourist accommodation establishments in the period of January-September 2022, or 2,1 times more compared to the similar period of 2021. Of the total number of tourists, 137,3 thousand (or 53,0%) were resident tourists and 121,8 thou. (47,0%) - non-resident tourists.