National Bureau of Statistics communicates, that in quarter I 2012 living subsistence constituted in average per person 1455,7 lei, which is with 1,1% less than in the quarter I 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in May 2012 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 864,9 thou. tonnes of goods with 28,8% more than in the previous month and with 26,3% more than in May 2011. The turnover of goods in May 2012 summed up 326,0 mio tonne-km, with 11,1% more than in the previous month and with 20,8% - than in May 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in quarter I 2012, monthly disposable incomes of population summed up in average per person 1439,3 lei, which is with 6,6% more than in the similar period of 2011. Monthly population expenditures in quarter I 2012 in average per person constituted 1510,8 lei, which is with 5,8% more than in the corresponding period of 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in May 2012 the prices in total for industry have increased in comparison with April 2012 with 1,0%, in comparison with December 2011 - with 2,7% and in comparison with May 2011 - with 5,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in January-March 2012, Gross Domestic Product constituted in nominal value 18096 million lei, current market prices, and has increased - in real terms - with 1,0% compared with January-March 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production in January-April 2012 compared to January-April 2011 constituted 97,2%. In April 2012 compared to April 2011 the volume index of industrial registered 97,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in April 2012 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3350,3 Lei, which is 6,9% more compared to April 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that exports of goods in April 2012 registered a value of 181,9 mio. US dollars, which is with 8,9% less than in the previous month and with 3,5% more than in April 2011. Imports of goods in April 2012 registered a value of 426,8 mio. US dollars, which is with 10,4% less than in the previous month and with 1,3% more than in April 2011.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in May 2012 compared to April 2012 the consumer price index constituted 100,0%, and compared to May 2011 - 104,1%. From the beginning of the year (May 2012 compared to December 2011) consumer prices increased with 1,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2011, the development of demographic trends is characterised by the decrease of both, fertility and general mortality rates as compared to 2010, as well as the decrease of the value of population natural decrease rate. The total fertility rate registered a value of 1,23 children pe woman during its fertile life.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that as of January, 1, 2012 the number of the children aged under 18 constituted 727.2 thousand or 20.4% from the total resident population. From the total number of households, 35.4% have been caring at least afeter one child aged under 18. On the average, households with children have 1.6 children.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the 1st quarter of 2012 the economically active population (employed population plus unemployed persons) of the Republic of Moldova was 1103,7 thousand persons, less with 3,0% (-34,1 thousand) compared to the 1st quarter of 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates, that in January-March 2012 enterprises and organizations carried out investments to the amount of 1784,6 mio. lei (current prices). As compared to January-March 2011 this volume decreased with 4,6% (comparable prices).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2012, 425 apartments with the total floor area of 59,1 thousand m² were completed from all financing sources, what represents 77,5% as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2012 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 690,4 thou. tonnes of goods with 7,9% more than in the previous month and with 3,2% more than in April 2011.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2012 tourism agencies and tour-operators have provided tourism services to 21,1 thousand tourists and excursionists, that is with 14,4% more than in the corresponding period of 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2012 construction organizations (with main activity "Constructions") carried out construction-assemby works to the amount of 515,4 mio. Lei (in current prices), which is 109,0% (in comparable prices) compared to January-March 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2012 the producer prices in industry as a whole increased 1,8% in comparison with December 2011, 5,8% compared to April 2011 and remained at the same level as in March 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics presents final data regarding the structure of resident population of the Republic of Moldova, by sex and age, at the beggining of 2012. Number of resident population of the Republic of Moldova as of January 01, 2012 was 3559,5 thou. persons, that is 0,9 thou. persons less than in 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2012 35,8 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 19,5 thou. Moldovan tourists (54,6%) and 16,3 thou. foreign tourists (45,4%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in March 2012, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade increased with 19,6% (in comparable prices) compared to previous month, and with 1,2% compared to March 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production in January-March 2012 compared to January-March 2011 constituted 96,6%. In March 2012 compared to March 2011 the volume index of industrial production registered 95,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in March 2012 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3273,5 Lei, which is 9,7% more compared to March 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2011 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 837 mio. Lei or with 301 mio. Lei (with 56%) more than in 2010 and with 409 mio. Lei (with 33%) less than in 2008. The predominating part of fixed assets leased out are the transport means with a value of 661,5 mio. Lei (or 79% of total), of which cars have 95% (with a value of 629,2 mio.Lei).
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that exports of goods in March 2012 registered a value of 199,8 mio. US dollars, which is with 26,5% more than in the previous month and with 12,1% - compared to March 2011. Imports of goods in March 2012 registered a value of 476,3 mio. US dollars, which is with 22,4% more than in the previous month and with 4,1% - compared to March 2011.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2012 compared to March 2012 the consumer price index (CPI) registered 100,2%, and 104,7% compared to April 2011. From the beginning of the year (April 2012 compared to December 2011) consumer prices increased with 1,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that producer prices (average sale prices of agricultural products by agricultural enterprises) compared to the corresponding period of the previous year have decreased with 0,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that of the total area of urban land, 7.4 thou. hectares or 9.4% are occupied by green spaces, the same level as in the previous year. 56% of the surface of these areas are for general use (squares, gardens, parks, etc.), the remaining being the spaces of touristic and entertainment zones (18%), limited access areas – 13% and areas with utility purposes (8%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the research and development (R&D) activity in 2011 was conducted in 64 units, of which 42 institutes and/or research centres, 13 higher education institutions and 9 - other types of units. From the total number of units, 52 units (81,3%) are in state ownership.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2011 doctoral studies were held in 46 institutions, including 31 scientific research institutions and 15 higher education institutions. The total number of doctoral students (excluding foreign students) was 1556 persons, whiсh is nearly the same number as in the previous year.