On 20 October 2026, to mark Statistician’s Day, the national celebration of the statistics profession, and European Statistics Day, the National Bureau of Statistics opened its doors to members of the public interested in the institution’s work and in statistics more broadly.
On the occasion of Statistician’s Day, celebrated annually on 20 October, the National Bureau of Statistics presents a series of infographics highlighting the institution’s main statistical products, new statistical surveys and new tools through which official data are made available to users.
On the occasion of Statistician’s Day, celebrated annually in the Republic of Moldova on 20 October, the National Bureau of Statistics extends its warmest congratulations to all those whose professionalism, responsibility and dedication help keep society and the international community well informed.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production (gross series): In August 2026 compared to August 2025 decreased by 0,7%; In January-August 2026 (cumulative from the beginning of the current year), compared to January-August 2025, it increased by 6,7%.
To mark Statistician’s Day in the Republic of Moldova, the National Bureau of Statistics has launched a quiz for anyone wishing to test their knowledge of statistics. The quiz, entitled “How well do you know the statistics about the Republic of Moldova?”, can be accessed via this link.
To mark Statistician’s Day, observed on 20 October, the National Bureau of Statistics, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation, announces the organisation of the country’s inaugural National Statistics Olympiad, aimed at students in general secondary education.
Industrial production price indices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2026, producer prices in industry: remained at the level of August of the current year; increased by 0.7% since the beginning of the current year; increased by 0.3% compared to September 2025.
On Tuesday, 20 October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) will host an Open Day. The event is being organised to mark Statistician’s Day, celebrated annually in the Republic of Moldova on 20 October.
Exports of goods in August 2026 amounted to EUR 268,5 million, down 16,2% compared to July 2026 and 6,1% compared to August 2025 and Imports of goods amounted to 817,5 million EUR, with 4,7% less compared to July 2026 and with 7,0% more compared to August 2025.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2026, average consumer prices increased compared to August 2026 by 1.7%, December 2025 by 6.6% and September 2025 by 8.6%.
The analytical report contains statistical information on the general characteristics of households with children according to the area of residence, number of children, type of household, quintiles, their level of poverty and wellbeing.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data on food resources and their use balances for 2025, developed on the basis of statistical and administrative data, which represent a synthesis of indicators, which characterize the inputs and uses of the main agricultural products.
At the beginning of 2026, 611.9 thousand people aged 60 and over lived in the Republic of Moldova, representing 25.9% of the total usually resident population. At the beginning of 2026, the population aging coefficient stood at 25.9%, indicating a high level of demographic aging.
The National Bureau of Statistics is launching the 2026 edition of the "User Satisfaction with Official Statistics" opinion survey and invites the public to participate, thereby contributing to the improvement of statistical products and services.
Public events > Seminars, conferences and trainings
On September 24, 2026, the High-Level Conference titled „Harnessing geospatial information for enhanced statistical production and dissemination to support EU integration” took place in Chisinau. The event was organized by the National Bureau of Statistics with the support of Eurostat.
On September 24, 2026, the High-Level Conference titled „Harnessing geospatial information for enhanced statistical production and dissemination to support EU integration” took place in Chisinau. The event was organized by the National Bureau of Statistics with the support of Eurostat.
Ms Mariana Kotzeva, Director-General of Eurostat, visits the Republic of Moldova on 23-24 September 2026. The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between Eurostat and the National Bureau of Statistics, supporting the alignment of Moldova's National Statistical System with European Union standards, and advancing statistical modernisation in the context of the country's EU accession negotiations.
On September 22–23, 2026, the Meeting of the Policy Group on Statistical Cooperation took place in Chisinau, organized by the Statistical Office of the European Union in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova.
Public events > Seminars, conferences and trainings
On September 22–23, 2026, the Meeting of the Policy Group on Statistical Cooperation took place in Chisinau, organized by the Statistical Office of the European Union in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production (gross series): In July 2026 compared to July 2025 increased by 7,1%; In January-July 2026 (cumulative from the beginning of the current year), compared to January-July 2025, it increased by 7,7%.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in August 2026 producer prices in industry: increased with 0,1% compared to July this year; increased with 0,7% since the beginning of the current year; increased with 0,2% compared to August 2025.
Exports of goods in July 2026 amounted to EUR 319,4 million, increasing by 16,6% compared to June 2026 and by 7,7% compared to July 2025.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the preliminary estimations of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP): In the second quarter of 2026, it increased in real terms by 0.9% compared to the second quarter of 2025; In the first half of 2026, GDP grew by 0.6 % compared to the corresponding period of 2025.
The publication includes statistical data covering various areas: demographic situation, health, tourism, crime, consumer price indices, agriculture, industry, investments in fixed assets, construction and transport.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in August 2026, the average consumer prices increased compared to: July 2026 – by 0.2%; December 2025 – by 4.9%; August 2025 – by 7.0%.
Number of employees and vacancies
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, at the end of the second quarter of 2026: about 31.9 thousand job vacancies were recorded; the job vacancy rate (the ratio between the number of job vacancies and the total number of jobs) was 4.5%.
In the second quarter of 2026, men accounted for 51.8% of the labour force, exceeding the share of women (48.2%). Also, persons from urban areas accounted for 52.4% of the labour force, exceeding the share of those from rural areas (47.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, in the second quarter of 2026: the average gross monthly earnings amounted to 16895,7 lei, and increased by 9,2% compared to the second quarter of 2025 and by 5,7% compared to the first quarter of 2026.
Aspects of the Standard of Living of Population of the Republic of Moldova in 2025” is an annual statistical publication containing detailed information on income, expenditures, housing conditions, household food consumption, availability of durable goods, etc.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January–June 2026, investments in fixed assets amounted to 16.4 billion lei, increasing by 5.2% (at comparable prices) compared with January–June 2025, due to an increase in investments in tangible fixed assets (7.4%).