Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2023 the producer prices in industry increased by 2,1% compared to January 2023, compared to December 2022 - by 3,4% and compared to February 2022 - by 26,0%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 42,2 thousand, aged 15-29 - 107,4 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 184,0 thousand people.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, the Gross Domestic Product, estimated for the quarter IV of 2022, amounted to 74,8 billion lei, current market prices. Compared to the quarter IV 2021, GDP decreased, in real terms, by 10,6% on the gross series and by 11,8% on the seasonally adjusted series. In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product, according to preliminary data, amounted to 272,6 billion lei, decreasing in real terms by 5,9% compared to 2021.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older was 1226,5 thousand persons, decreasing with 1,9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (1250,3 thousand).
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.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in February 2023 compared to January 2023 increased by 0,9%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the labour underutilization of population aged 15 years and older constituted 81,1 thousand persons, which is 1,6 times more than in the fourth quarter of 2021 and with 12,2% more than in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents the information on the statistical situation of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data. The female population prevails among the population with usual residence (52,3% women and 47,7% men). At the beginning of 2022, there were 91 men per 100 women.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
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%.
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).
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%.
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.
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.
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%.
On 21st February this year, a joint meeting between the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and United Nations agencies in the Republic of Moldova was held to discuss the perspectives of supporting the NBS in the process of developing of the National Statistical System.
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.
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%.
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%).
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 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.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in January 2023 compared to December 2022 increased by about 0,5%.