National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the first quarter of 2019 the gross domestic product on gross series totaled 41185 mil.lei current market prices, increasing - in real terms - by 4,4% compared to the first quarter of 2018. On the series seasonally adjusted, Gross domestic product increased by 4,1% compared to the first quarter of 2018 and with 0,3% - compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
The publication presents time series, based on processed survey data on the agricultural activity of small agricultural producers, organised by sample methods. Also, the publication comprises the description of basic methodologic principles of survey organisation.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in May 2019 the producer prices in industry decreased with 0,1% compared to April 2019 and increased with 1,5% compared to May 2018 and with 1,1% compared to December 2018.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the press releases "Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment in the First Quarter 2019" and "Income and Expenditure of the Population in the First Quarter 2019" to be disseminated on 21 and 26 June 2019 respectively, will be disseminated to the general public after the official launch in July this year of the number of people with habitual residence1 recalculated on the basis of the results of the Population and Housing Census of 2014.
The pocket-book contains statistical information and analysis regarding demographic, social and economic situation of the country for 2015-2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2019, the industrial production increased by 12,3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, as a result of increase of the quarrying industry, manufacturing industry and production of electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air conditioning supply.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that 34,1 million passengers were transported with public transport in January-April 2019, with 3,5% more than in the similar period of 2018. The passenger's journey constituted 1643,5 million passenger-kilometers, with 3,2% more than January-April 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-April 2019 exports summed up 948,7 mio. USD, more than in the corresponding period of 2018 with 8,1% and imports summed up 1880,6 mio. USD, more than in the corresponding period of 2018 with 6,2%.
The publication contains quarterly statistical information which presents the economic, social and demographic situation of the municipality Chisinau. The publication contains statistical indicators regarding demographic situation, labour market, health, tourism, crimes, agriculture, industry, investments in fixed assets, construction and transport.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in May 2019 the annual inflation registered 4,6%, including: food products – 8,0%, nonfood products – 4,0% and services – 0,1%. Also the consumer price index in May 2019 compared to April 2019 registered 101,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the first quarter 2019 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 6923,0 Lei, an increase of 17,2% compared to the first quarter 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the number of children of the Republic of Moldova as of January 1, 2019 was 669,6 thousand children, thus each fifth person was aged up to 18 years old. The birth rate was estimated at 9,2 live-births per 1000 inhabitants. The birth rate in the rural localities is higher in comparison with the urban area.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2019, turnover in retail trade registered an increase of 21,8% compared to previous month and by 24,5% compared to March 2018. In January-March 2019, turnover in retail trade increased with 17,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that in January-March 2019 value of investments in fixed assets amounted to 3257,5 mio. lei, increasing by 25,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
Public water supply and sewerage systems
National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2018 compared to the previous year the number of water supply systems has increased by 6 units, thus on the territory of the country there are 1220 water supply systems. Out of the total aqueducts, 1168 systems or 95,7 percent were operating during the year, at the same time, 11 aqueducts were rebuilt, of which 10 in rural localities.
Between 23-24 May, the representative of the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan, Mrs. Aida Ishhanova, Deputy Head of the Department of Statistics and Household Analysis, was on a study visit to the National Bureau of Statistics in order to obtain the experience and the best practices to be implemented in order to improve the statistical domain - the living standard of the population.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2019 were put into operation 1212 dwellings with total area of 104,4 m², or with 14,5% more than in January-March 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2019 volume of constructed works performed under contract amounted 1364,1 million lei., increasing by 15,2% (in comparable prices) compared to the similar period of 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2019 the gross written premiums amounted to 343,4 million lei, increasing by 3,4% compared to the gross premiums written in January-March 2018. Compensation and insurance indemnities paid amounted to 206,8 million lei, increasing by 71,1% compared to the payments made in January-March 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2019, the industrial production increased by 0,9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, as a result of increase of the quarrying industry and manufacturing industry. In the same time the production of electricity, gas, steam, hot water and air conditioning supply register an decrease with 17,3%.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2019 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,6% compared to March 2019, with 1,4% compared to April 2018 and with 1,2% compared to December 2018.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2019 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 38,3 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 7,3% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The growth of the number of tourists and excursionists was caused by increase of internal tourism, inbound tourism. In the same time, the number of tourists decreased of outbound tourism.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2019, 55,3 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 31,0 thou. foreign tourists and 24,3 thou. Moldovan tourists. In comparison to January-March 2018, the number of tourists accommodated in the collective tourist reception facilities increased, due to its growth in holiday camps for pupils, rest structures, tourist and agrotouristic pensions, hotels and motels. At the same time, the number of tourists accommodated in hostels for visitors was reduced.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2018 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 1583,4 mio. Lei or with 156,8 mio. Lei more than in 2017. The major part of fixed assets leased out were the transport means with a value of 1516,7 mio. Lei, of which automobiles constituted 1310,3 mio. Lei.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2019 exports summed up 733,0 mio. USD, more than in the corresponding period of 2018 with 8,1% and imports summed up 1365,2 mio. USD, more than in the corresponding period of 2018 with 2,9%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that 25,3 million passengers were transported with public transport in January-March 2019, with 3,1% more than in the similar period of 2018. The passenger's journey constituted 1195,4 million passenger-kilometers, with 4,4% more than January-March 2018.
According to data of National Bank of Moldova, in January-March 2019 cash receipts in the financial institutions amounted to 26221 million lei, more with 5,5% compared to January-March 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2018 number of deceased was 37200 persons, with 432 persons more compared to the previous year.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2019 the annual inflation registered 3,2%, including: food products – 4,5%, nonfood products – 3,7% and services – 0,5%. Also the consumer price index in April 2019 compared to March 2019 registered 100,8%.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices of agricultural products in January-March 2019 registered 95,2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.