National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023: there were also 21 doctoral schools (at the level of 2022); the number of doctoral students amounted to 1.5 thousand people, decreasing by 0.1 thousand people (or 6.1%) compared to the previous year; 10 higher education institutions had postdoctoral programmes (as of 2022).
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices for agricultural products in January-March 2024 compared to the same period of 2023 decreased by 20.4%, inclusive: prices of crop products decreased on average by 26.5%; prices of animal products decreased on average by 0.6%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2023 were recorded 730.7 thousand contraventions, with 45,5 thousand (+6,6%) contraventions more than in the previous year. On average, per 1000 persons there were 268 cases of contraventions detected accompanied by application of sanctions.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, the total agricultural production in households of all categories increased by 11,6% (in comparable prices). At the same time: livestock production increased by 11,7%; crop production increased by 7,8%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2024, 776 building permits were issued, decreasing with 5.6% compared to January-March 2023, of which: 541 building permits for residential buildings (-4.2%); 235 building permits for non-residential buildings (-8.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2023, compared to the previous year, in the entities that carried out research and development activity: worked in the given area with 9 percent fewer employees; were spent for the specified activity with 40.9 million lei more (or with 6.5%), recording about 0.22% of GDP (in 2022 – 0.23%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the second quarter of 2024, in the opinion of managers, it is estimated: relative stability a sales revenue and number of employees; moderate growth of economic activity and product and commodity prices, particularly in the manufacturing industry.
National Bureau of Statistics informs: in February 2024 compared to February 2023 industrial production (gross series) increased by 10.0%;in January-February 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) increased by 3.8%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023, compared to the previous year: 1479 early education institutions activated; the number of children enrolled in early education institutions decreased by 3.8 thousand children (or by 2.8%).
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in March 2024 producer prices in industry: decreased by 0.7% compared to February 2024; decreased by 1.6% since the beginning of the current year and by 3.8% compared to March 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in February 2024 registered a value of 327.2 millions US dollars, with 19.4% more than in January 2024 and with 8.1% less than in February 2023. Imports of goods in February 2024 amounted 751.9 millions US dollars, with 20.7% more than in the previous month and 0.1% less than in February 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in March 2024 increased compared to: February 2024 by around 0,5%; December 2023 by about 2,0%; March 2023 (in the last 12 months) by 3,9%.
On 3 April, the National Bureau of Statistics launched the national platform for data dissemination on monitoring indicators for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to be used by the general public.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey (LFS), in 2023": the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 929.5 thousand persons, which is 4.4% more than in 2022; the employed population aged 15 and over was 886.9 thousand persons, up by 2.9% compared to 2022; the unemployment rate for the country as a whole was 4.6%, increasing by 1.5 percentage points compared to the level of the 2022 (3.1%).
The National Bureau of Statistics has the pleasure to invite you all to the launch event of the Population and Housing Census 2024 under the title "Open the door for the Census: Community, Transparency, Participation".
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, based on the Household Budget Survey (HBS), in 2023 the average per capita monthly disposable income of the population amounted to 4915,6 lei, which is 15.6% higher than the previous year (Table 1 in Annex). In real terms (adjusted for the average annual consumer price index) the population incomes increased by 1,9%.The average monthly consumption expenditures of the population, in 2023, amounted to 4248.4 lei on average per person, which is 14.5% higher compared to the previous year (Table 4 in the Annex). In real terms (adjusted for the average annual consumer price index), the population spent on average 0.9% more compared to 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that insurance companies in 2023 compared to the previous year: received accrued gross premiums by 18.8% more; paid out insurance indemnities and compensations by 6.8% more.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2024 producer prices in industry: decreased by 0.1% compared to January 2024; decreased by 0.8% since the beginning of the current year and by 2.8% compared to February 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ,,Labor Force Survey” (LFS), in the fourth of 2023, young people aged between 15-34 years were represented by the following categories of people: young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET), the proportion of which was 28.1%, decreasing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the level of the fourth quarter of 2022 (28.7%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023 registered a positive evolution, according to preliminary estimates, increasing in real terms by:0.7% compared to 2022; 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2023: the population outside the labour force aged 15 and over was 1139.8 thousand persons, decreasing by 7.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022;the inactivity rate of the population aged 15 and over was 55.3%, down by 2.3 percentage points compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
We would like to invite you to participate in a short poll regarding the citizens openness level in providing information to enumerators in the 2024 Population and Housing Census.
The publication contains quarterly statistical information which presents the economic, social and demographic situation of the municipality Chisinau. The publication contains statistical indicators regarding demographic situation, labour market, health, tourism, crimes, agriculture, industry, investments in fixed assets, construction and transport.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the fourth quarter of 2023:labour underutilisation rate was 9.7%, increasing by 0.9 percentage points than in the corresponding quarter of 2022; the ILO unemployment rate was 4.9%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points than in the fourth quarter of 2022; the combined rate of underemployment and unemployment was 7.3%, increasing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the fourth quarter of 2022; the combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force rate at country level was 7.4%, increasing by 1.1 percentage points compared to fourth quarter 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in February 2024 increased compared to: January 2024 by about 0.7%; December 2023 by about 1.5%; February 2023 (in the last 12 months) by 4.3%.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical portrait of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices for agricultural products in 2023 compared to 2022 decreased by 17,8%, including: prices of crop products decreased on average by 22.2%; prices of animal products increased on average by 2.7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey in the fourth quarter 2023": the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 919.6 thousand persons, which is 1.8% more than in the fourth quarter of 2022; the employed population aged 15 and over was 874.7 thousand persons, up by 1.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022;the unemployment rate for the country as a whole was 4.9%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points compared to the level of the fourth quarter of 2022 (4.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023 compared to 2022 in tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function there were increases both in the number of tourists accommodated and in tourist overnight stays with 17.2% and 5.1% respectively.