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%.
On 21st February this year, a joint meeting between the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and United Nations agencies in the Republic of Moldova was held to discuss the perspectives of supporting the NBS in the process of developing of the National Statistical System.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 retail trade turnover decreased by 1,8% (in comparable prices) compared to 2021. In 2022 turnover in wholesale trade (excluding trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) in current prices increased by 25,9% compared to 2021.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the fourth quarter of 2022 the volume of construction works decreased compared to the same period of 2021 with 6,6%, as a result of the decrease, by structural elements, of the volume of capital repairs with 32,4%, the volume of maintenance and current repairs with 5,4%, the volume of other construction works (demolitions, land development before construction, etc.) with 27,9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 compared to the previous year, industrial production (gross series) decreased by 5,1%. The decrease in production in 2022 compared to the previous year was generated by decreases in production in the extractive industry (-4,9%), in the manufacturing industry (-4,5%) and in the production and supply of electricity and heat, gas, hot water and air conditioning (-8,4%).
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, exports of goods amounted to 4335,1 million US dollars, with 37,9% more than in 2021. In 2022 imports of goods amounted to 9219,1 million US dollars, 28,5% more than in 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 the number of tourists and excursionists participating in tourism organized by travel agencies and tour operators registered 477,2 thousand persons or with 48,7% more than in 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in January 2023 compared to December 2022 increased by about 0,5%.
During this week, 6-10 February, a team of experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, at the invitation of the National Bureau of Statistics, will carry out the reviews of information technology (IT) in official statistics and the organizational structure of the NBS to provide recommendations.
On the 3rd of February, in Rome, Italy, was held the Conference with the theme "International cooperation in the field of official statistics and geography", organized by the e Italian Geographical Society in partnership with the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova and the Italian National Institute of Statistics.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that the global agricultural production, in all types in 2022, according to preliminary estimates, marked 70,2%, in comparable prices, compared to 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, 3394 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, less with 17,6% compared to 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in November 2022 turnover in retail trade in comparable prices decreased with 6,0% compared to the previous month and with 2,0% compared to November 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in November 2022, the industrial production, gross series, decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 6,5%.
Industrial production price indices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in December 2022 the producer prices in industry increased by 1,3% compared to November 2022 and compared to December 2021 - by 27,6%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in November 2022 registered a value of 355,8 millions US dollars, with 1,1% more than in the previous month and with 2,2% less compared to November 2021. Imports of goods in November 2022 amounted 859,1 millions US dollars, with 14,4% more than in the previous month and with 22,5% more compared to November 2021.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the Newsletter, which reflects the main news regarding the statistical activity and events carried out during the third quarter of this year.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in December 2022 compared to November 2022 increased by 0,8% (compared to 1,7% in the corresponding period of 2021). The increase in average consumer prices was caused by the increase in prices of food products and services provided to the population by 1.2%. Average prices of non-food goods in December 2022 remained approximately at the previous month's level.
The National Accounts prepared in accordance with the methodology of the United Nations System of National Accounts, version 2008. The publication includes national non-financial accounts for 2021 as well as Regional Gross Domestic Product data for 2020.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that at the beginning of 2022/23 study year. In the 2022/23 study year, were active 1218 primary and general secondary education institutions, inclusive: 92 primary schools, 781 gymnasiums, 336 lyceums, 7 schools for children with mental or physical disability, 2 schools evening education.
National Bureau of Statistics wishes you Health, Peace and Prosperity! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Statistical yearbook "Chisinau in figures" is the most complete publication, which comprises statistical data regarding the demographic, social and economic situation of the municipality. The yearbook is structured in 15 chapters, containing information from various fields: general data, population, labour force, population incomes and expenditures, education, culture and sport, health protection and social protection, dwellings and public utilities, environment, justice.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2021 the number of reporting enterprises was 52,5 thousand enterprises, of which 38,3 thousand active enterprises or about 72,9% of the total number of reporting enterprises. During 2021, 5,3 thousand enterprises were created and 5,5 thousand enterprises were liquidated.
Publication is developed based on the results of structural business survey and presents the main indicators of business activity in the Republic of Moldova, including by types of activity, forms of ownership, size classes and regional aspect.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2022, turnover in retail trade, in comparable prices, increased with 1,4% compared to previous month and decreased with 3,3% compared to October 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in October 2022 the industrial production decreased compared to the corresponding month of the previous year by 13,9%.
The yearbook contains the most recent statistical data available in various fields, for economic and social characterization of the country in 2021, as well as the evolution in recent years of the main indicators. The data on some indicators are revised compared to those previously published, and for 2021 some indicators are preliminary and in further editions can be revised. The relative indicators reported to the number of population were revised based on the usual resident population.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) obtained the certificates of compliance according to the standards ISO/IEC 27001:2013 on information security and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 on the protection of personal/confidential data.