Public water supply and sewerage systems
National Bureau of Statistics is announcing that, in 2012 on the territory of the country there were placed 742 water supply systems, of which 571 units - public ownership, 168 - private, 3 - mixed ownership. From the total of aqueducts during 2012 year there had acted 677 systems (91,2%) or with 34 aqueducts more than in previous year and with 163 compared with 2008.
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.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2013 the producer prices in industry increased 0,4% compared to March 2013, 1,0% compared to December 2012 and with 3,7% - compared to April 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in March 2013 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3638,7 Lei and it increased with 11,2% compared to March 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2013 construction organizations carried out construction-assemby works to the amount of 692,6 mio. Lei (in current prices), which is 103,7% (in comparable prices) compared to January-March 2012.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2013 tourism agencies and tour-operators have provided tourism services to 20,6 thousand tourists and excursionists, that is with 2,6% less than in the corresponding period of 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in March 2013, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade increased with 12,1% (in comparable prices) compared to previous month, and a decrease of 3,7% compared to March 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2013 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 894,6 thou. tonnes of goods with 2,7% more than in the previous month and with 28,2% - compared to April 2012. The turnover of goods in April 2013 summed up 337,9 mio. tonne-km, with 4,3% less than in the previous month and with 12,3% more compared to April 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that the indices of industrial production in January-March 2013 compared to January-March 2012 constituted 101,5%. In March 2013 compared to March 2012 the indices of industrial production registered 104,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the publication "Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Moldova", edition 2012 was published in electronic format on the website.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the number of resident population of the Republic of Moldova as of January 01, 2013 was 3559,5 thou. persons, that is with 44 persons less than in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2013 36,5 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 19,4 thou. Moldovan tourists (53,0%) and 17,2 thou. foreign tourists (47,0%). In comparison with January-March 2012 the number of tourists has increased (+2,1%), mainly due to the increase of the number of tourists and recreation camps, and other recreation structures (+29,0%), hostels (+10,4%), tourist and agrotourist pensions (+9,8%), hotels and motels (+6,4%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that exports of goods in March 2013 registered a value of 221,5 mio. US dollars, with 11,4% more than in the previous month and with 11,1% - compared to March 2012. Imports of goods in March 2013 registered a value of 488,2 mio. US dollars, with 20,1% more than in the previous month and with 2,5% - compared to March 2012.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in April 2013 compared to March 2013 the consumer price index registered 100,4%, and compared to April 2012 - 104,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2012 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 816 mio. Lei or with 21 mio. Lei (with 2,5%) less than in 2011 and with 280 mio. Lei (with 58%) more than in 2010.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that of the total area of urban land, 7,4 thou. hectares or 9,4% are occupied by green spaces, the same level as in the previous year. 56,4% of the surface of these areas are for general use (squares, gardens, parks, etc.), the remaining being the spaces of touristic and entertainment zones (17,3%), limited access areas – 13% and areas with utility purposes (8,1%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2012 number of deceased was 39560 persons, with 311 persons (0,8%) more compared to the previous year. The general mortality rate constituted 11,1 deceased per 1000 inhabitants.
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 2013 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year increased 10,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that agricultural production, in all types of households, in January-March 2013 constituted 99,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The decrease of global agricultural production was determined by the decrease of animal production (with 1,0%), with a share in total agricultural production (of about 99%).
National Bureau of Statistics informsб that the research and development (R&D) activity in 2012 was conducted in 69 units, of which 43 institutes and/or research centres, 15 higher education institutions and 11 other types of units. From the total number of units, 55 units or 79,7% are in state ownership compared to 81,3% in 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that price index for construction-assembly works in the quarter I 2013 constituted 110,6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2012 doctoral studies were held in 47 institutions, including 31 scientific research institutions and 16 higher education institutions. Overall, there was registered a decrease in the number of doctoral students, from 1667 persons in 2005 to 1485 persons in 2012 (excluding foreign students).
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in March 2013 the producer prices in industry increased 0,4% compared to February 2013, 0,7% compared to December 2012 and with 3,4% - compared to March 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that the number of live-births in 2012 was 39435 persons, which is 253 (0,6%) more than in 2011. The birth rate constituted 11,1 live-births per 1000 inhabitants, in rural areas being higher (11,9‰) than in urban areas (10,0‰).
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that in 2012 living subsistence constituted in average per person 1507,5 lei, which is with 0,3% more than in 2011. The living subsistence remained practically unchanged comapared to 2011 mainly due to the reduction of prices for some foodstuff products.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in March 2013 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 804,2 thou. tonnes of goods with 28,8% more than in the previous month and with 24,5% - compared to March 2012. The turnover of goods in March 2013 summed up 348,5 mio. tonne-km, with 15,2% more than in the previous month and with 14,4% - compared to March 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in February 2013 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3380,1 Lei and it increased with 6,8% compared to February 2012. The index of the real salary in February 2013 compared to February 2012 was 102,4%.
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2012, monthly disposable incomes of population summed up in average per person 1508,8 lei, which is with 4,4% more than in 2011. Monthly population expenditures in 2012 in average per person constituted 1598,6 lei, which is with 4,2% more than in 2011.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that the indices of industrial production in January-February 2013 compared to January-February 2012 constituted 99,3%. In February 2013 compared to February 2012 the indeces of industrial registered 101,5%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that exports of goods in February 2013 registered a value of 198,8 mio. US dollars, with 22,6% more than in the previous month and with 25,9% - compared to February 2012. Imports of goods in February 2013 registered a value of 406,7 mio. US dollars, with 16,7% more than in the previous month and with 4,5% - compared to February 2012.