National Bureau of Statistics communicates that in 2025: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounted for 99,7% of the total number of reporting enterprises (similar as in 2024), large enterprises account for only 0,3% of enterprises; the average number of employees in SMEs constituted 393,0 thousand, owning 71,6% of the total average number of employees of enterprises (compared to 70,9% in 2024); sales revenues of SMEs amounted to 563,3 billion lei or 73,4% of total sales revenues in the economy (compared to 71,7% in 2024).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey, in the opinion of managers, in the third quarter of 2026 is expected: relative stability of economic activity and of number of employees; moderate growth sales turnover and of prices of products and goods.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production (gross series): In May 2026 compared to May 2025 increased by 8,2%; In January-May 2026 (cumulative from the beginning of the current year), compared to January-May 2025, it increased by 7,2%.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in June 2026 producer prices in industry: increased with 0,1% compared to May this year; increased with 0,3% since the beginning of the current year; decreased with 0,4% compared to June 2025.
Exports of goods in May 2026 were amounted to 258.4 million EUR, with 4.2% less than in April 2026 and with 13.2% more compared to May 2025.
The publication provides statistical information, in particular the evolution of the number of educational institutions, pedagogical staff, pupils and students; disaggregation by educational level, age, sex, form of studies, and, in the case of vocational and higher education, by general fields of study also.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in June 2026, the average consumer prices recorded the following developments: compared to May 2026, they decreased by 0.1%; compared to December 2025, they increased by 4.8%; compared to June 2025, they increased by 6.5%.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data regarding the average life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, measured by the life expectancy at birth of the population with usual residence.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to data provided by the Public Institution "Real Estate Cadastre" and local public administration authorities, as of January 1, 2026, the officially registered housing stock (occupied and unoccupied dwellings) amounted to 1,365.3 thousand dwellings, representing an increase of 2.1% compared to the situation recorded on January 1, 2025.
This publication is based on the results of the sample statistical survey of agricultural activity of small size agricultural producers and represents a synthesis of the main statistical indicators regarding the activities of small agricultural producers in the Republic of Moldova: households and farms, having agricultural land in use of less than 10 hectares.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that industrial production (gross series): In April 2026 compared to April 2025 increased by 10,6%; In January-April 2026 (cumulative from the beginning of the current year), compared to January-April 2025, it increased by 7,0%.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in May 2026 producer prices in industry: increased with 0,4% compared to April this year; increased with 0,2% since the beginning of the current year; decreased with 0,1% compared to May 2025.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical information on the demographic situation in the Republic of Moldova for 2025 year. The data are presented through the aspects of demographic events targeting the usual resident population, which includes those who have lived mainly on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for the last 12 months, regardless of temporary absences.
National Bureau of Statistics presents a new edition of the statistical publication "Moldova in figures". This edition comes with updated and improved content and design, in order to facilitate understanding of statistical data by the general public and to increase their use and usefulness.
Exports of goods in April 2026 were amounted to 269.6 million EUR, with 9.6% less than in March 2026 and with 13.5% more compared to April 2025.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the preliminary estimations of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP): In the first quarter of 2026, it increased in real terms by 0.4% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
From June 1 to 12 this year, the National Bureau of Statistics is hosting a mission by an international census expert, Diana Beltadze, dedicated to providing support to the Bureau in finalizing the processing of data collected during the 2024 Population and Housing Census regarding housing and households. These datasets are scheduled for release on June 30, in accordance with the Release Calendar.
On June 9, 2026, Oleg Cara, General Director of the National Bureau of Statistics, met with Maha Damaj, the Country Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund in the Republic of Moldova, on the occasion of the conclusion of her term. During the discussion, Maha Damaj expressed her gratitude for the joint efforts of the NBS and UNICEF, which have significantly contributed to expanding the availability, quality, and use of statistical data on children and families in the Republic of Moldova.
National Bureau for Statistics informs that the „Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-March 2026" has been posted on the website (available in Romanian version).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in May 2026, the average consumer prices increased: compared to April 2026 by 0.4% (the monthly consumer price index amounted to 100.4%); compared to December 2025 by4.9% (the consumer price index since the beginning of the current year amounted to 104.9%); compared to May 2025 by 6.8% (the consumer price index in the last 12 months amounted to 106.8%).
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) presents provisional data (estimates) on the number of population with usually resident population in the Republic of Moldova on 1 January 2026, which represents the number of persons who were mainly resident in the territory of the Republic of Moldova during the last 12 months of the reference year regardless of temporary absences (for recreation, holidays, visits to relatives and friends, business, medical treatment, religious pilgrimages, etc.).
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) continues to ensure the highest level of data security and confidentiality. Following a recent external surveillance audit, it was reconfirmed that the institution’s management system in the field of “Production of Official Statistics” is fully compliant with leading international standards.
Number of employees and vacancies
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, at the end of the first quarter of 2026: about 32.3 thousand job vacancies were recorded; the job vacancy rate (the ratio between the number of job vacancies and the total number of jobs) was 4.6%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, in the first quarter of 2026: the average gross monthly earnings amounted to 15987,1 lei, and increased by 9,7% compared to the first quarter of 2025 and decreased by 2,3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.