National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the fourth quarter 2024" the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 849,5 thousand persons, which is 7.6% less than in the fourth quarter of 2023, the employed population aged 15 and over was 816.7 thousand persons, 6.6% less than in the fourth quarter 2023.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices of agricultural products in 2024 compared to 2023 increased by 14.0%, including prices for plant products increased on average by 17.9%, prices for animal products decreased on average by 1.5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, in the fourth quarter of 2024 the average gross monthly earnings amounted to 15024,5 lei, and increased by 12,1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and by 6,4% compared to the third quarter of 2024.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2024 investments in long-term assets amounting to 35.2 billion lei, increasing by 7.9% (in comparable prices) compared to 2023, of which investments in tangible assets amounting to 34.1 billion lei (increasing by 8.2%); investments in intangible assets amounting to 1.1 billion lei (descreasing by 1.1%).
In 2024, 24.6 thousand crimes were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, which is 2.5% more compared to 2023, but less 6.5% compared to 2020. The crime rate in 2024 accounted for 102 crimes per 10,000 inhabitants, compared to 99 crimes in 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the gross agricultural production, in all categories of agricultural producers in 2024 amounted 85,4%, in comparable prices, compared to 2023. At the same time: crop production decreased by 22,9%, livestock production increased by 5,7%.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2024, public transport companies transported 307.6 million passengers, 12.5% more than in last year. This evolution was due to the increase in the number of passengers transported by air (+24.0%), road (+22.9%) and trolleybus transport (+7.8%). At the same time, the number of passengers carried by railway (-23.9%) decreased during the analyzed period.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that: in 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to 2023 by 4.8% (in comparable prices), in the fourth quarter of 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to the fourth quarter 2023 by 7.1% (in comparable prices).
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in 2024, collective tourist accommodation structures were visited by 474.2 thousand tourists (21.1% more than in 2023), including 220.2 thousand residents (46.4% of the total) and 254.0 thousand foreign tourists (53.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in December 2024 compared to December 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,4%, in 2024 compared to the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 1,1%.
Exports of goods in December 2024 were amounted to 269,8 million USD, with 19,6% less than in November 2024 and with 13,3% - compared to December 2023. Exports of goods in 2024, amounted to 3555,1 million USD, which is 12,2% less than in 2023.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2024 the number of visitors, participants in tourism organised by travel agencies and tour operators constituted 555.9 thousand persons (with 10.4% more than in 2023), of which: inbound tourism (receiving foreign citizens in the country) registered 67.6 thousand people (+55.1% compared to 2023); outbound tourism (travel of Moldovan residents abroad) – 9 persons (+9.5%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in January 2025 increased compared to December 2025 by about 2,8%, January 2024 (during the last 12 months) by 9,1%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the number of the usual resident population as of the reference date of the 2024 Population and Housing Census (PHC) – April 8, 2024 (according to preliminary results) was 2 401.2 thousand persons.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2024 were issued 3248 building permits, with 4.9% decrease compared to 2023, of which 2276 building permits for residential buildings (+1,1%);972 building permits for non-residential buildings (-16,4%).
Public events > Seminars and Conferences
Around 2.4 million people - this is the population of the Republic of Moldova, according to the preliminary results of 2024 Census. The data were presented to the public today at an event organized by the National Bureau of Statistics with the support of the Government of the Republic of Moldova and development partners, including the Delegation of the European Union and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The event, dedicated to the presentation of the preliminary results of the Population and Housing Census 2024 (RPL 2024),
Around 2.4 million people - this is the population of the Republic of Moldova, according to the preliminary results of 2024 Census. The data were presented to the public today at an event organized by the National Bureau of Statistics with the support of the Government of the Republic of Moldova and development partners, including the Delegation of the European Union and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The event, dedicated to the presentation of the preliminary results of the Population and Housing Census 2024 (RPL 2024),
The National Accounts prepared in accordance with the methodology of the United Nations System of National Accounts, version 2008. The publication includes national non-financial accounts for 2023 as well as Regional Gross Domestic Product data for 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey, in the opinion of managers, in the first quarter of 2025 is expected: relative stability of number of employees; moderate growth of prices of products and goods; moderate decrease of economic activity and sales turnover.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in December 2024 producer prices in industry remained at the level of the current month, November, decreased with 1,3% since the beginning of the current year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in November 2024 compared to November 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,6%, in January-November 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,6%.
Exports of goods in November 2024 were amounted to 335,5 million USD, with 1,4% more than in October 2024 and 11,5% less than in November 2023. Exports of goods in January-November 2024, amounted to 3285,2 million USD, which is 12,1% less than in the corresponding period of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics launches the online survey „User satisfaction with NBS products and services”. The purpose of this user survey is to evaluate the degree of user satisfaction with the products and services provided by the NBS, in order to improve their quality and adapt them to the informational needs of the users.