National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in May 2023 compared to April 2023 increased by about 0,5%, compared to 2,0% in the corresponding month of 2022.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents provisional data (estimates) on the number of population with usually resident population in the Republic of Moldova on 1 January 2023.
Public water supply and sewerage systems
The National Bureau of Statistics communicates data on the activity of public water supply and sewerage systems in 2022.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the first quarter of 2023 the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and the unemployed, was 916,1 thousand persons.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the quarter I 2023, the average gross monthly nominal earnings at the units in the real sector with 4 and more employees as well all budgetary institutions constituted 11486,2 lei, compared to the quarter I 2022, increasing in nominal value with 20,1%, and in real terms (adjusted to the consumer price index) - decreasing with 3,9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023 collective tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function were visited by 63,9 thousand tourists, more with 12,9% compared to January-March 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that as of January 1, 2023, the number of children aged 0-17 in the Republic of Moldova accounted for 539,4 thousand, or 21,5% of the total number of the population with usual residence.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2023 the volume of investment in fixed assets decreased by 7,2% (in comparable prices) compared to the same period in 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that 67,4 million passengers were transported by public transport in January-March 2023, an increase with 30,3% compared to the same period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023, insurance companies collected gross written premiums in the amount of 664,3 million lei, or 36,9% more than in January-March 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the provisional number of death in 2022 was 36,2 thousand cases, decreasing by 9,3 thousand cases (or 20,5%) compared to 2021.More detailed information is available in Romanian language.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2023 the tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 44,5 thousand tourists and excursionists, or 18,6% more than in January-March 2022.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2023 the producer prices in industry decreased by 0,3% compared to March 2023, and increased by 3,5% compared to December 2022 and compared to April 2022 - by 17,3%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2023, the volume of construction works decreased compared to the same period of 2022 by 10,9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 4,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in March 2023 registered a value of 388,0 million US dollars, with 9,0% more than in February 2023 and with 2,0% less than in March 2022. Imports of goods in March 2023 amounted 821,2 millions US dollars, with 9,1% more than in the previous month and with 9,7% - compared to March 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 1,5 billion Lei or with 226,7 millions Lei (-13%) less than in 2021.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in April 2023 compared to March 2023 increased by 2,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022, the area of green spaces in urban localities amounted to 6,6 thousand ha, which represents 12,7% of the land area within urban localities.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022 the number of live births was 27,0 thousand persons, decreasing by 2,4 thousand children (or 8,1%) compared to 2021. Of the number of live-born children, 51,6% were boys, with a sex ratio of 107 boys per 100 girls.
On the occasion of Europe Day, the day of peace and unity in Europe, celebrated annually on May 9, the National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data "Republic of Moldova (RM) versus European Union (EU-27)".
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices by agricultural enterprises) of agricultural products in January-March 2023 registered 96,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, PhD studies (cycle III) took place in 21 doctoral schools (with 5 units less than in 2021), organized in 13 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 were recorded 685,2 thousand contraventions, with 55,9 thousand contraventions more than in the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the global agricultural production, in all types (agricultural enterprises, agricultural households (farms) and households) January-March 2023, according to preliminary estimates, amounted in current prices to 2032,1 million lei, which is 94,8% (in comparable prices) compared to the corresponding period of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-March 2023, 882 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, more with 4,3% compared to January-March 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the first quarter of 2023, managers of enterprises in manufacturing, construction, retail trade and services expect a moderate growth of economic activity in the second quarter of 2023 (business tendency balance +6,4%) and a relative stability of sales revenues (business tendency balance +3,7%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022, research and development activity was carried out in 67 units, including 39 research institutes and centers, 18 higher education institutions and 10 – other types of units.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year with 4,9%.