The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the study year 2015/16, the number of pupils in secondary technical vocational education was of 16,1 thousand people, 8,1% less than in the previous school year. Most pupils (95,3%) are studying in the educational institutions located in urban areas. This education level is required more of boys, their share is of 70,7% or of 1,9 percentage points more than in the study year 2014/15.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-October 2015 exports of goods amounted 1636,7 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 3299,2 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2014, exports decreased by 16,1% and imports by 24,1%.The trade balance deficit in January-October 2015 has been of 1662,5 mln. USD, lower by 735,1 mln. USD (-30,7%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2014.
The bulletin contains data in dynamics in the form of tables on main statistical indicators for years, quarters, months, which characterize the social, economic and demographic situation of the country. Information on social and economic situation of CIS countries is presented. For the main indicators there are presented methodological notes.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-October 2015 compared to January-October 2014 constituted 103,5%. In October 2015 compared to October 2014 the indices of industrial production registered 99,4%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in November 2015 compared to October 2015 the consumer price index registered 101,1%, and compared to November 2014 - 113,5%.
The present edition of the yearbook is organized in 24 chapters, and includes about 500 tables and graphics comprising an increased and complex volume of information from various subject areas: geography and environment; population; labour force; population incomes and expenditures; prices; dwellings; education and science; health protection; population social assistance; culture and sport; tourism; justice; national accounts; industry; energy and fuel resources; agriculture; investments in long term tangible assets and construction; transport, post and telecommunications; information technologies; foreign trade; retail trade and services; finance; balance of payments; international statistics.
The bulletin contains data on main statistical indicators of regions, counties, municipality Chisinau and municipality Balti.The quarterly operative information is given on industry, agriculture, investments in long term tangible assets and construction, transport, work remuneration, demography, crimes.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in October 2015 registered a value of 188,5 mio. US dollars, with 15,4% more than in the previous month and with 11,3% less compared to October 2014.Imports of goods in October 2015 registered a value of 337,2 mio. US dollars, with 0,1% less than in the previous month and with 30,0% - compared to October 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the III-rd quarter 2015 the economically active population (employed population and unemployed persons) of the Republic of Moldova was 1349,2 thousand persons, more with 2,2% (29,6 thou.) compared to the III-rd quarter 2014. The structure of the active population has not changed compared with the corresponding period of the previous year: the share of employed persons was 96,7% to 91,5%, and the share of unemployed persons - 3,3%.
The estimated number of people with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova is 184,8 thousand people, including 13,4 thousand children aged 0-17 years. This is higher than the previous five years with 2,7% per hole, while a decrease of 11,3% is registered in the number of children situation. Persons with disabilities represent 5,2% of total population of the country, and children with disabilities constitute approximately 2% of all children from Moldova. On average at 10 thousand inhabitants there are 520 people with disabilities while for 10 thousand of children there are 193 children aged 0-17 years. Almost every seventh person with disability falls into the category of severe disability.
This compilation contains detailed information on the creation of primary and total energy resources, distribution and final consumption of energy by main economic activities and branches of industry, as well as the characteristic of energy equipment: installed capacity of electric power stations, consumption of fuel for production of electricity and thermal energy.
The publication contains quarterly statistical information which presents the economic, social and demographic situation of the municipality Chisinau. The publication contains statistical indicators regarding industry, agriculture, investments in long term tangible assets and construction, transport, communications, tourism, domestic trade of goods, insurance, work remuneration, labour force market, unemployment, demographic situation, crimes.
The publication contains flash information with the economic analysis of the main indicators, and also tables and diagrams with statistical data on the socio-economic and demographic situation of the country in January-September 2015.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that, in January-September 2015 enterprises and organizations all types of economic activities carried out investments to the amount of 10950,1 mio. Lei (current prices). Compared to the period of the previous year this indicator decreased with 3,4% (comparable prices).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015, 3857 apartments with the total area of 349,6 thou. m2 were completed. This indicator is in increase with 136,8% as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 volume of works carried out by organizations with the main activity "Constructions" to the amount of 4675,1 mio. Lei, which is 92,6% (in comparable prices) compared to January-September 2014.
The compilation presents statistical data in the form of tables from various fields: territorial-administrative organization, environment, population, labour force, population incomes and expenditures, dwellings, education, health protection, culture, tourism, crimes, industry, agriculture, investments in long term assets, constructions, transport information technologies, entrepreneurship. It is worth mentioning that the publication includes presentation of the main indicators in the form of maps, 45 in total, which makes it easier for visualizing.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1238,6 thou. tonnes of goods, with 15,9% more than in the previous month and with 28,4% less compared to October 2014. The turnover of goods in October 2015 summed up 327,0 mio. tonne-km, with 0,2% less than in the previous month and with 20,7% less compared to October 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015 the average nominal gross earnings constituted 4694,9 lei, and it increased with 10,0% compared to September 2014. The index of the real salary in September 2015 compared to September 2014 was 97,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade (with the exception trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased with 1,3% (in comparable prices) compared to previous month, and decreased with 5,0% compared to September 2014. In January-September 2015, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade (with the exception trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased with 4,5% (in comparable prices) compared to corresponding period of the previous year.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 209,1 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 3,1% less than in the corresponding period of 2014.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,6% compared to September 2015, with 7,7% compared to December 2014 and with 8,2% - compared to October 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015, 225,1 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation of which 157,8 thou. Moldovan tourists (70,1% of total) and 67,3 thou. foreign tourists (29,9%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 exports of goods amounted 1448,2 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 2962,0 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2014, exports decreased by 16,6% and imports by 23,4%. The trade balance deficit in January-September 2015 has been of 1513,8 mln. USD, lower by 614,5 mln. USD (-28,9%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, visitor arrivals to the Republic of Moldova reached 2094,2 thousand data recorded crossing the state border for January-September 2015, in particular with a growth of 22,6% up from the similar period of 2014. Moldovan visitors' departures abroad registered crossing the state borders came to 4334,9 thousand from January-September 2015, posting a growth of 13,6% more than in the same period of 2014.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 compared to September 2015 the consumer price index registered 101,8%, and compared to October 2014 - 113,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-September 2015 compared to January-September 2014 constituted 104,0%. In September 2015 compared to September 2014 the indices of industrial production registered 96,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in September 2015 registered a value of 163,4 mio. US dollars, with 28,4% more than in the previous month and with 11,6% less compared to September 2014. Imports of goods in September 2015 registered a value of 337,7 mio. US dollars, with 13,1% more than in the previous month and with 26,4% less compared to September 2014.
Statisticians and data users from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia gathered in Chisinau, Moldova, for a two-day Workshop on Gender Statistics Dissemination and Training, organised by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and UNDP Moldova and hosted by the National Bureau of Statistics.
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-September 2015 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year increased with 13,0%.