National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2016 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1011,4 thou. tonnes of goods, with 2,2% more than in the previous month and with 4,7% less compared to April 2015. The turnover of goods in April 2016 summed up 326,7 mio. tonne-km, with 1,2% more than in the previous month and with 8,0% - compared to April 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2016 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 4749,7 Lei and it increased with 8,0% compared to March 2015. The index of the real salary in March 2016 compared to March 2015 was 98,7% or less with 1,3% compared to previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the quarter I 2016, the turnover volume of enterprises with main economic activity in retail trade (with the exception trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased with 4,5% (in comparable prices) compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the number of resident population of the Republic of Moldova as of January 01, 2016 was 3553,1 thou. persons, that is with 2103 persons less than in 2015.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2016 the producer prices in industry decreased with 0,3% compared to March 2016, at the same time prices increased with 0,4% compared to December 2015 and with 5,1% - compared to April 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that for the first time were estimated indicators on labour underutilization, in accordance with their definitions set out in the new Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization, adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS 19th, International Labour Office (ILO), Geneva, 2013).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2016 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 21,6 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 8,7% less than in the corresponding period of 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2016 exports of goods amounted 417,2 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 889,4 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2015, exports decreased by 14,5% and imports by 8,9%.The trade balance deficit in January-March 2016 has been of 472,2 mln. USD, lower by 16,1 mln. USD (-3,3%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the publication "Moldova in figures, edition 2016" was published in electronic format on the website. The pocket-book contains statistical information regarding demographic, social and economic situation of the country for 2012-2015. The main indicators are presented in territorial aspect.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2016, 40,9 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 18,9 thou. Moldovan tourists (46,1%) and 22,0 thou. foreign tourists (53,9%). In comparison with January-March 2015 the number of tourists has increased (+14,5%), mainly due to the increase of the number of tourists in hotels and motels (+24,5%), holiday camps for children (+20,7%), recreation camps (+13,1%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-March 2016 compared to January-March 2015 constituted 101,1%. In March 2016 compared to March 2015 the indices of industrial production registered 107,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2015 number of deceased was 39906 persons, with 412 persons (1,0%) more compared to the previous year, the general mortality rate constituted 11,2 deceased per 1000 inhabitants.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2015 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 1089,2 mio. Lei or with 18 mio. Lei (with 1,7%) more than in 2014. The major part of fixed assets leased out were the transport means with a value of 981,8 mio. Lei (or 90,1% of total), of which automobiles constituted 824,2 mio.Lei.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2016 the annual inflation (for the last 12 months from April 2015 to April 2016) registered 8,3%, including: food products – 9,3%, nonfood products – 7,2% and services – 7,8%. Also the consumer price index (CPI) in April 2016 compared to March 2016 registered 100,0%, (in April 2015 compared to March 2015, CPI registered 101,0% and compared to April 2014 - 107,6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, visitor arrivals to the Republic of Moldova reached 652,3 thousand data recorded crossing the state border for January-March 2016, in particular with a growth of 54,0% up from the similar period of 2015. Moldovan visitors' departures abroad registered crossing the state borders came to 1153,1 thousand from January-March 2016, with 0,7% less than in the same period of 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in March 2016 registered a value of 162,0 mio. US dollars, with 17,0% more than in the previous month and with 7,3% less compared to March 2015. Imports of goods in March 2016 registered a value of 395,0 mio. US dollars, with 37,6% more than in the previous month and with 1,8% less compared to March 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that, of the total area of urban land, 6,5 thou. hectares or 7,3% of the total urban land are covered by green spaces. Green areas figures were practically constant during the period of 2007-2013, but since 2014 the values are in slight decrease.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices of agricultural products by agricultural enterprises) in January-March 2016 registered 99,6% compared to January-March 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2016, 716 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, down with 12,1% compared to January-March 2015. Of the total volume, 397 building permits were issued for residential buildings (55,4% of total), of which 385 were issued for private houses (97,0% of the building permits issued for residential buildings).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2015 doctoral studies were conducted in 43 institutions, including 31 research institutes and 19 higher education institutions. In 2015, the number of doctorates represented 1751 persons (excluding foreign students), increasing by 7,6% as compared to 2014 recording the highest level in the last 10 years.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, price index for construction-assembly works in the Ist quarter 2016 constituted 109,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development (R&D) activity in 2015 was conducted in 65 units, of which 40 institutes and/or research centres, 15 higher education institutions and 10 - other types of units. From the total number of units, 51 units or 78% are in state ownership.
Between 19 to 22 April 2016, the STATREG Project organized the first session of the Training of Trainers courses, in the use of regional statistics. Under the programme, participants, the representatives from the National Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Regional Development and Construction, Regional Development Agencies (North, Center and South) and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia, have developed their training skills in the use of regional statistics.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2016 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1060,3 thou. tonnes of goods, with 52,6% more than in the previous month and with 6,2% less compared to March 2015. The turnover of goods in March 2016 summed up 320,6 mio. tonne-km, with 22,1% more than in the previous month and with 10,0% less compared to March 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, volume index of global agricultural production, in all types of households (agricultural enterprises, farms and population households) in January-March 2016 registered 104,0% compared to January-March 2015. The growth of global agricultural production was caused by an increase of animal production - with 4,0%, with a 99% share of total agricultural production.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2016 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 4650,6 Lei and it increased with 9,7% compared to February 2015. The index of the real salary in February 2016 compared to February 2015 was 99,5% or less with 0,5% compared to previous year.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2016 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,1% compared to February 2016, with 0,7% compared to December 2015 and with 5,6% - compared to March 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-February 2016 exports of goods amounted 255,2 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 494,4 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2015, exports decreased by 18,5% and imports by 13,8%. The trade balance deficit in January-February 2016 has been of 239,2 mln. USD, lower by 21,2 mln. USD (-8,2%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2015.
From April 5th to April 8th, STATREG project organised a training course on small area estimation in the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova.This training was delivered by Professor Domingo MORALES GONZALES of the University Miguel Hernández de Elche and trainees came from the National Bureau of Statistics and the Academy of Economic Studies.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-February 2016 compared to January-February 2015 constituted 97,7%. In February 2016 compared to February 2015 the indices of industrial production registered 99,7%.