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%.

The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2022/23

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 evolution of industrial production prices indices in November 2022

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%.

Gross Domestic Product in the third quarter and in January-September 2022

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.

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

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.

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2022/23

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. 

Distribution of employees by size of salary calculated for September 2022

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.