The National Bureau of Statistics presents a new edition of the statistical pocketbook "Moldova in figures". This edition comes with a revised and improved format compared to previous editions, in order to facilitate the understanding of statistical data by the general public and to increase interest in them. In the publication we have selected indicators from various fields, which show what the situation is in our country, how we have developed and what are the challenges for the future.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2022, turnover in retail trade, in comparable prices, registered decreased with 2,5% compared to previous month and decreased with 5,7% compared to April 2021. In January-April 2022, the turnover in retail trade increased with 1,8% compared to January-April 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in April 2022, industrial production (gross series) decreased by 10,4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.
Industrial production price indices
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in May 2022 the producer prices in industry increased by 1,6% compared to April 2022, compared to May 2021 - by 26,4% and compared to December 2021 - with 14,6%.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical information on the demographic situation in the Republic of Moldova for 2021 year. The number of the population with usual residence on 01.01.2021 was 2626,9 thousand persons, and on 01.01.2022 - 2604,0 thousand persons.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in April 2022 registered a value of 396,3 million US dollars, with 0,1% more than in March 2022 and by 1,8 times more compared to April 2021. Imports of goods in April 2022 amounted to 770,8 million US dollars, with 3,1% more than in March 2022 and with 37,1% more compared to April 2021.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the first quarter of 2022 the Gross Domestic Product on gross series totaled 56,3 billion lei current market prices. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, GDP increased by 1,1% on the gross series and by 1,0% on the seasonally adjusted series.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the 10 Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics by the United Nations Economic Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova, along with other statistical offices, accepted the invitation to participate in the international promotion of these principles.
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.
he National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the average consumer prices in May 2022 compared to April 2022 increased by 2,04%. The increase in average consumer prices was determined by the increase in food prices by 2,50%, on non-food goods by 2,48% and on services provided to the population by 0,75%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the first quarter of 2022, the number of young people forming the NEET group aged between 15-24 was of 52,0 thousand, aged 15-29 - 116, 4 thousand and young people aged 15-34 years - 193,8 thousand people. For all these three age groups, the majority are women.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in the first quarter of 2022, the population outside the labor force aged 15 and older accounted 1276,0 thousand people, decreasing by 0,8% compared to the first quarter of 2021.