National Bureau of Statistics informs that in the period 2021-2022: the share of innovative enterprises in total enterprises was 11.4%, compared to 12.6% in 2019-2020; the highest share of innovative enterprises in the total number of innovative enterprises was recorded by enterprises in the manufacturing industry, accounting for 46.2% of the total number of innovative enterprises; the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovation activity constituted 89.8% of the total number of innovative enterprises.
National Bureau of Statistics informs: in October 2023 compared to October 2022 industrial production (gross series) increased by 8.1%; in January-October 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3.9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the 2023/24 study year: the network of higher education institutions consists of 21 units; at the beginning of the study year, 56.5 thousand persons were enrolled in higher education institutions, of which 42.1 thousand in the first cycle – Licence’s degree, 9.5 thousand in the second cycle – Master’s degree and 4.9 thousand for integrated higher education.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in November 2023 producer prices in industry: remained at the level of October current year; increased by 1.1% since the beginning of the current year and by 2.5% compared to November 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the total number of young people aged 15-34 years who forming the NEET group was 167.1 thousand people aged 15-24 years – 38.5 thousand people, aged 15-29 years – 100.3 thousand people.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the preliminary estimations of the Gross Domestic Product: in the third quarter of 2023 recorded an increase by 2.6% on the gross series and by 3.4% on seasonally adjusted series compared to the third quarter of 2022; in January-September 2023 it decreased by 0.4% compared to the same period in 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in October 2023 registered a value of 341.8 millions US dollars, with 1.8% less than in September 2023 and with 2.9% - compared to October 2022. Imports of goods in October 2023 amounted 713.7 millions US dollars, with 1.6% more than in the previous month and with 5,0% less compared to October 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2023: the population outside the labour force aged 15 and over was 1112.3 thousand persons, decreasing by 9.4% compared to the third quarter of 2022; the inactivity rate of the population aged 15 and over was 54.0%, down by 3.7 percentage points compared to the third quarter of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey "Distribution of employees according to the size of the salary calculated for September 2023": the average gross monthly wage in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions amounted to 11930,5 lei;approximately 2 out of 3 employees (66.2%) had salaries more than 7 thousand lei, and every third employee (33.8%) had salaries until 7 thousand lei.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that at the beginning of 2023/24 study year the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 46.1 thousand students, of which 27.1 thousand – budget financing.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2023 labour underutilisation rate was 9.2%, increasing by 4.2 percentage points than in the corresponding quarter of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in November 2023 increased compared to October 2023 by about 0.2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey, in the third quarter 2023", the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 947.1 thousand persons, which is 5.0% more than in the third quarter of 2022.
On January 1, 2023, according to the National Social Insurance House, the estimated number of people with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova accounted for 162,3 thousand people, including 10,9 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 2,0% out of the total number of children with usual residence in the Republic of Moldova.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 compared to January-September 2022 in tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function there were increases both in the number of tourists accommodated and in tourist overnight stays with 13.9% and 6.3% respectively.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 the volume of investments in long-term assets amounted to 20,5 billion lei or 2,1% less (in comparable prices) compared to January-September 2022, of which investments in long-term tangible assets – 19,9 billion lei (-2,6%) and investments in long-term intangible assets – 0,6 billion lei (+16,8%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in the second quarter of 2023 the average gross monthly earnings in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions amounted to 12357.2 lei, increasing by 16.1% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and by 1.5% compared to the second quarter of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 compared to January-September 2022, number of passengers transported by public transport increased (+15.3%) and turnover of passengers (+14.5%), transport of goods registered decreases both in the volume of goods transported (-8.3%) and in the turnover of goods (-6.4%).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that insurance companies in January-September 2023 compared to the same period last year received accrued gross premiums by 20.0% more.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in October 2023 producer prices in industry have decreased compared to September 2023 with 0,3%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 the volume of construction works decreased compared to the same period of 2022 with 3,7% (in comparable prices), as a result of the decrease of the volume of new construction works (-8,5%) and of the volume of maintenance and current repairs works (-20,5%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in September 2023 compared to September 2022 industrial production (gross series) increased by 1,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2023 the number of tourists and excursionists, participating in tourism organized by tourism agencies and tour-operators, increased with 11,3% compared to January-September 2022 and constituted 409,2 thousand persons.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in September 2023 registered a value of 346,2 millions US dollars, with 7,4% more than in August 2023 and with 8,6% more compared to September 2022. Imports of goods in September 2023 amounted 700,8 millions US dollars, with 0,3% more than in the previous month and with 17,0% less compared to September 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in October 2023 increased compared toSeptember 2023 by about 0,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices by agricultural enterprises) for agricultural products in January-September 2023 compared to January-September 2022 decreased by 14,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary estimates, in January-September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, the total agricultural production in households of all categories increased by 27,5% (in comparable prices).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 were issued 2,6 thousand building permits for residential and non-residential buildings, increasing with 4,7% compared to January-September 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the third quarter of 2023, in the opinion of managers, in the fourth quarter of 2023 is expected: relative stability of economic activity; number of employees and sales turnover; moderate growth of prices of products and goods, especially in retail trade and services.
National Bureau of Statistics informs in August 2023 compared to August 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,1%.