The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2022 compared to April 2021 the average consumer prices (for the last 12 months) increased by 27,07%, including food products by 30,17%, nonfood products by 19,13% and services provided to the population by 34,40%.
On the occasion of Europe Day, the day of peace and unity in Europe, celebrated annually on May 9, the National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data "Republic of Moldova versus European Union".
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices, average sale prices by agricultural enterprises, of agricultural products in January-March 2022 registered 108,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2021, PhD studies, cycle III, took place in 26 doctoral schools, with 13 units less than in 2020, organized in 16 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2021 were recorded 629,2 thousand contraventions, with 221,4 thou. contraventions more than in the previous year. For the most of the cases, sanctions were applied 97,2% or 610,6 thou. cases. On average, per 1000 persons there were 235 cases of contraventions detected accompanied by application of sanctions.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2022, 788 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, more with 9,6% compared to January-March 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the global agricultural production in households of all types in January-March 2022, according to preliminary estimations, amounted to current prices of 1805,5 million lei, constituting 97,6% in comparable prices, compared to January-March 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2022, turnover in retail trade in comparable prices registered decreased by 6,9% compared to previous month and increased with 3,3% compared to February 2021. In February 2022 the turnover in wholesale trade in current prices increased by 25,2% compared to January 2022 and by 69,0%, compared to February 2021.
Industrial production price indices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2022 the producer prices in industry increased by 2,1% compared to February 2022, compared to March 2021 - by 19,8% and compared to December 2021 - with 7,1%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2021, the research and development activity was conducted in 67 units, including 38 institutes and research centers, 19 higher education institutions and 10 - other types of units. From the total number of units with research and development activity, 51 units (or 76,1%) have the form of state ownership.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2022, industrial production decreased by 4,4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. The decrease in production in February 2022 is due to the decreases in the production and supply of electricity and heat, gas, hot water and air conditioning and in the manufacturing industry, generating the decrease of production on total industry by 3,0% and 2,2% respectively.
The number of 1483 of active early education institutions, including 811 - nursery schools, 566 kindergartens, 88 school-kindergartens, 16 community centers and 2 nurseries was registered in the country by the end of 2021 year.