National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in April 2014 registered a value of 194,5 mio. US dollars, with 9,2% less than in the previous month and with 0,8% more compared to April 2013. Imports of goods in April 2014 registered a value of 443,2 mio. US dollars, with 8,2% less than in the previous month and with 8,8% - compared to April 2013.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in May 2014 compared to April 2014 the consumer price index registered 100,1%, and compared to May 2013 - 104,7%.
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.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the I-st quarter 2014 the economically active population (employed population and unemployed persons) of the Republic of Moldova was 1128,1 thousand persons, more with 0,6% (7,1 thou.) compared to the I-st quarter 2013. The structure of the active population has changed as follows: the share of employed persons increasead from 91,9% to 94,9%, while the share of unemployed persons decreased from 8,1% to 5,1%.
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 and construction, transport, retail trade, paid services rendered to population, finance, labour, demography, crimes.
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.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the number of residential population of the Republic of Moldova on January 1, 2014 amounted to 3557,6 thousand, of which 1503,0 thousand (42,2%) consist the urban population and 2054,6 thousand (57,8%) - the rural one. Population distribution by sex is as follows: 51,9% - women and 48,1% - men. The percentage rate is maintaining the same range as the previous year.
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.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that, in January-March 2014 enterprises and organizations all types of economic activities carried out investments to the amount of 2169,9 mio. Lei (current prices). This indicator is in increase with 3,0% (comparable prices) as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.
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National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014, 463 apartments with the total area of 59,8 thou. m² were completed. This indicator is in decreased with 13,7% as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the number of stable population of the Republic of Moldova on 1 January, 2014 accounted 3557,6 thousands persons from which 699,8 thousands persons or each the fifth person is aged up to 18 years old.The number of 37,9 thousand persons constituted the live births in 2013 or with 1564 persons (4%) less than in the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2014 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3912,4 Lei and it increased with 7,3% compared to March 2013. The index of the real salary in March 2014 compared to March 2013 was 101,5%.
Public water supply and sewerage systems
National Bureau of Statistics is announcing that, in 2013 on the territory of the country there were placed 779 water supply systems, of which 605 units - public ownership, 171 - private, 3 - mixed ownership.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014 construction organizations carried out construction-assemby works to the amount of 726,5 mio. Lei (in current prices), which is 96,1% (in comparable prices) compared to January-March 2013.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2014 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,8% compared to March 2014, with 2,8% compared to December 2013 and with 5,7% - compared to April 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, transported 978,5 thou. tonnes of goods, with 2,7% more than in the previous month and with 0,1% less than in April 2013. In January-April 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 3215,5 thou. tonnes of goods, with 8,9% more than in 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, 2014 was 3557,6 thou. persons, that is with 1863 persons less than in 2013.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 24,4 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 18,5% more than in the corresponding period of 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-March 2014 compared to January-March 2013 constituted 106,3%. In March 2014 compared to March 2013 the indices of industrial production registered 99,3%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014 38,2 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 20,9 thou. Moldovan tourists (54,6%) and 17,3 thou. foreign tourists (45,4%). In comparison with January-March 2013 the number of tourists has increased (+4,7%), mainly due to the increase of the number of tourists in health-care structures (21,4%), hotels and motels (+10,1%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in March 2014 registered a value of 214,2 mio. US dollars, with 13,8% more than in the previous month and with 4,2% less compared to March 2013. In January-March 2014 exports summed up 573,1 mio. USD, less than in the corresponding period of 2013 with 2,8%. Imports of goods in March 2014 registered a value of 483,0 mio. US dollars, with 16,2% more than in the previous month and with 1,0% less compared to March 2013. In January-March 2014 imports summed up 1218,2 mio. USD, less than in the corresponding period of 2013 with 2,0%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2014 compared to March 2014 the consumer price index registered 100,5%, and compared to April 2013 - 105,8%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 number of deceased was 38060 persons, with 1500 persons (3,8%) less compared to the previous year, the general mortality rate constituted 10,7 deceased per 1000 inhabitants.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 1136,8 mio. Lei or with 320,7 mio. Lei (with 39,3%) more than in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that of the total area of urban land, 7,4 thou. hectares or 9,1% are occupied by green spaces. During 2007-2012 the area of green spaces is more or less the same, but has decreased copmparing to 2005-2006 years.
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 2014 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year increased 15,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development activity in 2013 was conducted in 64 units, of which 40 institutes and/or research centres, 15 higher education institutions and 9 other types of units. From the total number of units, 53 units or 82,8% are in state ownership compared to 79,7% in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 doctoral studies were conducted in 49 institutions, including 31 research institutes and 18 higher education institutions. Number of doctorates was 1522 persons (excluding foreign), increasing by 2,5% compared to 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that, global agricultural production, in all types of households (agricultural enterprises, farms and population households) in January-March 2014, according to estimations, registered 107,4% compared to January-March 2014.