National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in February 2023 registered a value of 355,7 millions US dollars, with 7,2% more than in the previous month and with 5,7% - compared to February 2022. Imports of goods in February 2023 amounted 752,4 millions US dollars, with 2,6% more than in the previous month and with 12,4% - compared to February 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in March 2023 compared to February 2023 increased by 0,8%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in 2022 the labour force (active population of 15 years and over) of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and unemployed population, was 890,0 thou. persons, increasing with 2,1% compared to 2021 (871,6 thousand).
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, based on the Household Budget Survey, in 2022 monthly disposable incomes of population summed up in average per person 4252,7 lei, increasing by 21,2% compared to 2021. In real terms (adjusted to the consumer price index) population incomes decreased by 5,9%. Monthly population expenditures in 2022 in average per person constituted 3711,9 lei, which is 22,1% more compared to the level of 2021.
In 2022, the Republic of Moldova ranked 15th in the world out of 192 assessed countries and 2nd place in Eastern Europe by the coverage and openness of official statistics data, according to the Open Data Watch Organization – Open Data Inventory (ODIN), which annually carries out an international assessment of official statistics websites in several countries of the world.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022, insurance companies collected gross premiums charged in the amount of 2471,5 million lei, or 28,3% more than the one recorded in 2021.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2023 the producer prices in industry increased by 2,1% compared to January 2023, compared to December 2022 - by 3,4% and compared to February 2022 - by 26,0%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 42,2 thousand, aged 15-29 - 107,4 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 184,0 thousand people.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, the Gross Domestic Product, estimated for the quarter IV of 2022, amounted to 74,8 billion lei, current market prices. Compared to the quarter IV 2021, GDP decreased, in real terms, by 10,6% on the gross series and by 11,8% on the seasonally adjusted series. In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product, according to preliminary data, amounted to 272,6 billion lei, decreasing in real terms by 5,9% compared to 2021.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older was 1226,5 thousand persons, decreasing with 1,9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (1250,3 thousand).
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 average consumer prices in February 2023 compared to January 2023 increased by 0,9%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the labour underutilization of population aged 15 years and older constituted 81,1 thousand persons, which is 1,6 times more than in the fourth quarter of 2021 and with 12,2% more than in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents the information on the statistical situation of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data. The female population prevails among the population with usual residence (52,3% women and 47,7% men). At the beginning of 2022, there were 91 men per 100 women.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer’s price index for agricultural products in 2022 compared to 2021 was 113,6%. Producer’s prices for crops products in 2022 compared to 2021 increased on average by 13,2%. Producer’s prices for animal products in 2022 compared to the previous year increased an average by 16,0%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2022 the labour force of the Republic of Moldova, which includes the employed population and unemployed population, was 903,6 thou. persons, increasing with 3,8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 (870,3 thousand).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the average gross monthly nominal earnings, at units in the real sector with 4 or more employees and all budget institutions, was 11539,1 lei and increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 in nominal value by 18,1%, and in real terms, adjusted for the consumer price index, it decreased by 10,6%.
According to the data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in 2022, 26,8 thousand crimes were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, decreasing by 1,2% compared to 2021 and by 16,2% compared to 2018. The crime rate in 2022 was 103 crimes per 10 thousand inhabitants, compared to 119 crimes in 2018.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2022 investments in long term assets amounted to 31,2 billion lei or with 11,6% (in comparable prices) less than in the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that 246,4 million passengers were transported by public transport in 2022, an increase with 25,1% compared to the previous year. In 2022 the railway, road, river and air transport enterprises transported 20,9 million tonnes of goods, volume higher than in 2021 with 5,9%.