National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022: value of manufactured industrial production (in current prices) in 2022 amounted to 85,5 billion lei, which is 94,9% in comparable prices compared to 2021; the industrial sector of the economy is mainly determined by the activity of manufacturing enterprises, which in 2022 accounted for 86,2% of the total value of manufactured output.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constituted about 99,2% of the total number of reporting enterprises (compared to 99,1% in 2021); the average number of employees in SMEs was 347,3 thousand, owning 65,6% of the total average number of employees of enterprises (compared to 64,2% in 2021); sales revenues of SMEs summed up 274,8 billion lei or 44,9% of total sales revenues in the economy (compared to 46,1% in 2021).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the second quarter of 2023, in the opinion of managers, in the third quarter of 2023 is expected: moderate growth of economic activity; relative stability of the number of employees and sales turnover; moderate growth of prices of products and goods, especially in retail trade and services.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that in May 2023 compared to May 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 7,4%. Cumulative, beginning this year (January-May 2023) compared to the same period of the previous year, industrial production (gross series) decreased by 6,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in June 2023 producer prices in industry decreased compared to May 2023 by 0,5%, the decreases have been registered from April 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in May 2023 registered a value of 336,5 millions US dollars, with 6,2% more than in April 2023 and with 19,1% less compared to May 2022. Imports of goods in May 2023 amounted 709,1 millions US dollars, with 2,7% more than in the previous month and with 8,2% less compared to May 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in June 2023 compared to May 2023 decreased by 0,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the average life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova in 2022 was of 71,4 years, increasing by 2,4 years compared to the previous year and by 1,5 years compared to 2020. Life expectancy at birth by sex in 2022 was 67,1 years for men and 75,7 years for women.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that on 1 January 2023, the dwelling stock constituted 1324,5 thousand dwellings with an increase by 0,4% compared to the situation on 1 January 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 10,7%. The decrease in production in April 2023 compared to April 2022 was caused by decreases in the extractive industry (-31,7%) and in manufacturing (-17,6%) generating decreases in total industry production of 0,8% and 15,5% respectively.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in May 2023 the producer prices in industry decreased by 0,4% compared to April 2023, and increased by 3,1% compared to December 2022 and compared to May 2022 - by 15,0%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the first quarter of 2023, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 29,7 thousand, aged 15-29 - 79,2 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 156,0 thousand people.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the number of the population with usual residence on 01.01.2022, according to the specified data, was 2565,0 thousand persons, and on 01.01.2023, according to preliminary data, 2512,8 thousand persons.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary estimates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2023, amounted to 63,7 billion lei, current market prices, decreasing - in real terms - with 2,4% compared to the first quarter of 2022 on gross series.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in April 2023 registered a value of 316,9 millions US dollars, with 17,7% less than in March 2023 and with 20,0% less compared to April 2022. Imports of goods in April 2023 amounted 690,5 millions US dollars, with 15,9% less than in the previous month and with 10,4% less compared to April 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the first quarter of 2023, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older was 1143,3 thousand persons, decreasing with 10,4% compared to the first quarter of 2022 (1276,0 thousand).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS) in the first quarter of 2023 the underutilized labour force amounted to 121,8 thousand persons
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in May 2023 compared to April 2023 increased by about 0,5%, compared to 2,0% in the corresponding month of 2022.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents provisional data (estimates) on the number of population with usually resident population in the Republic of Moldova on 1 January 2023.
The National Bureau of Statistics communicates data on the activity of public water supply and sewerage systems in 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the quarter I 2023, the average gross monthly nominal earnings at the units in the real sector with 4 and more employees as well all budgetary institutions constituted 11486,2 lei, compared to the quarter I 2022, increasing in nominal value with 20,1%, and in real terms (adjusted to the consumer price index) - decreasing with 3,9%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the first quarter of 2023 the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and the unemployed, was 916,1 thousand persons.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023 collective tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function were visited by 63,9 thousand tourists, more with 12,9% compared to January-March 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that as of January 1, 2023, the number of children aged 0-17 in the Republic of Moldova accounted for 539,4 thousand, or 21,5% of the total number of the population with usual residence.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2023 the volume of investment in fixed assets decreased by 7,2% (in comparable prices) compared to the same period in 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that 67,4 million passengers were transported by public transport in January-March 2023, an increase with 30,3% compared to the same period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023, insurance companies collected gross written premiums in the amount of 664,3 million lei, or 36,9% more than in January-March 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the provisional number of death in 2022 was 36,2 thousand cases, decreasing by 9,3 thousand cases (or 20,5%) compared to 2021.More detailed information is available in Romanian language.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023 the tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 44,5 thousand tourists and excursionists, or 18,6% more than in January-March 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2023 the producer prices in industry decreased by 0,3% compared to March 2023, and increased by 3,5% compared to December 2022 and compared to April 2022 - by 17,3%.