Youth NEET in the Republic of Moldova for the fourth quarter of 2022

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 42,2 thousand, aged 15-29 - 107,4 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 184,0 thousand people.

Gross Domestic Product in the fourth quarter 2022 and in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, the Gross Domestic Product, estimated for the quarter IV of 2022, amounted to 74,8 billion lei, current market prices. Compared to the quarter IV 2021, GDP decreased, in real terms, by 10,6%  on the gross series and by 11,8% on the seasonally adjusted series. In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product, according to preliminary data, amounted to 272,6 billion lei, decreasing in real terms by 5,9% compared to 2021. 

Population outside the labor force in the Republic of Moldova in the fourth quarter of 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older was 1226,5 thousand persons, decreasing with 1,9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (1250,3 thousand).

Evolution of consumer prices in the Republic of Moldova in February 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in February 2023 compared to January 2023 increased by 0,9%.

Underutilization of the labor force in the Republic of Moldova in the fourth quarter of 2022

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the labour underutilization of population aged 15 years and older constituted 81,1 thousand persons, which is 1,6 times more than in the fourth quarter of 2021 and with 12,2% more than in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Statistical portrait of women and men in the Republic of Moldova

The National Bureau of Statistics presents the information on the statistical situation of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data. The female population prevails among the population with usual residence (52,3% women and 47,7% men). At the beginning of 2022, there were 91 men per 100 women.

The evolution of sale prices of agricultural products by agricultural enterprises in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer’s price index for agricultural products in 2022 compared to 2021 was 113,6%. Producer’s prices for crops products in 2022 compared to 2021 increased on average by 13,2%. Producer’s prices for animal products in 2022 compared to the previous year increased an average by 16,0%.

Labour Force in the Republic of Moldova: Employment and unemployment in the fourth quarter 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022 the labour force of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and unemployed population, was 903,6 thou. persons, increasing with 3,8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (870,3 thousand).

Attendance of collective tourist accommodation establishments in 2022

Average monthly earnings and the average number of employees in the fourth quarter of 2022

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the average gross monthly nominal earnings, at units in the real sector with 4 or more employees and all budget institutions, was 11539,1 lei and increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 in nominal value by 18,1%, and in real terms, adjusted for the consumer price index, it decreased by 10,6%.

Crime situation in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

According to the data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in 2022, 26,8 thousand crimes were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, decreasing by 1,2% compared to 2021 and by 16,2% compared to 2018. The crime rate in 2022 was 103 crimes per 10 thousand inhabitants, compared to 119 crimes in 2018.

Investments in fixed assets in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2022 investments in long term assets amounted to 31,2 billion lei or with 11,6% (in comparable prices) less than in the previous year.

Passengers and freight transportation in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that 246,4 million passengers were transported by public transport in 2022, an increase with 25,1% compared to the previous year. In 2022 the railway, road, river and air transport enterprises transported 20,9 million tonnes of goods, volume higher than in 2021 with 5,9%.

Turnover in trade and services in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 retail trade turnover decreased by 1,8% (in comparable prices) compared to 2021. In 2022 turnover in wholesale trade (excluding trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) in current prices increased by 25,9% compared to 2021.

Construction activity in entrepreneurship in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the fourth quarter of 2022 the volume of construction works decreased compared to the same period of 2021 with 6,6%, as a result of the decrease, by structural elements, of the volume of capital repairs with 32,4%, the volume of maintenance and current repairs with 5,4%, the volume of other construction works (demolitions, land development before construction, etc.) with 27,9%.

Industrial activity in 2022

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%).

International trade in goods of the Republic of Moldova in December 2022 and in 2022

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 touristic activity of the tourism agencies and tour-operators in 2022

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.

Evolution of consumer prices in the Republic of Moldova in January 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in January 2023 compared to December 2022 increased by about 0,5%.

Global agricultural production in 2022

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.

Building permits issued in 2022

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.

Turnover in trade and services in January-November 2022

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.

Industrial activity in January-November 2022

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 evolution of industrial production prices indices in December 2022

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%.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in November and January-November 2022

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.

Evolution of consumer prices in the Republic of Moldova in December 2022 and in 2022

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.

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2022/23

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.

Business demography in Moldova in 2021

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.

Turnover in trade and services in January-October 2022

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.

Industrial activity in January-October 2022

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%.