National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in September 2023 registered a value of 346,2 millions US dollars, with 7,4% more than in August 2023 and with 8,6% more compared to September 2022. Imports of goods in September 2023 amounted 700,8 millions US dollars, with 0,3% more than in the previous month and with 17,0% less compared to September 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in October 2023 increased compared toSeptember 2023 by about 0,5%.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices by agricultural enterprises) for agricultural products in January-September 2023 compared to January-September 2022 decreased by 14,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary estimates, in January-September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, the total agricultural production in households of all categories increased by 27,5% (in comparable prices).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2023 were issued 2,6 thousand building permits for residential and non-residential buildings, increasing with 4,7% compared to January-September 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the third quarter of 2023, in the opinion of managers, in the fourth quarter of 2023 is expected: relative stability of economic activity; number of employees and sales turnover; moderate growth of prices of products and goods, especially in retail trade and services.
National Bureau of Statistics informs in August 2023 compared to August 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,1%.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in September 2023 producer prices in industry increased with 1,5% since the beginning of this year and with 9,0% compared to September 2022.
The statistical databank of the National Bureau of Statistics - Statbank http://statbank.statistica.md, has been updated to version PxWeb 2020 v1. The new version of the Statbank has an improved and modern design, contains new graphical elements that allow users quickly and easily find the necessary information.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in August 2023 registered a value of 321,6 millions US dollars, with 5,7% more than in July 2023 and with 2,4% less compared to August 2022. Imports of goods in August 2023 amounted 698,6 millions US dollars, with 9,3% more than in the previous month and with 10,4% less compared to August 2022.
A meeting of the members of the Sectoral Council for External Assistance (SCAE) in the field of official statistics took place on 10 October this year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in September 2023 increased compared to: August 2023 by about 0,5%; December 2022 (cumulative, since the beginning of the current year) by 4,0%; September 2022 (over the last 12 months) by 8,6%.
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, which is marked annually on 1 October, the National Bureau of Statistics presents information on the situation of the elderly, according to the data available for 2022. In the Republic of Moldova, at the beginning of 2023, there were 598,3 thousand people aged 60 and over, which is 23,8% of the total population of usual residence.
On September 25, the management of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had a meeting with the mission team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visiting our country. During this meeting, the members of the IMF mission were acquainted with the most important achievements of the NBS in macroeconomic statistics, particularly regarding the system of national accounts and consumer price statistics.
National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data on food resources and their use balances for 2022, developed on the basis of statistical and administrative data, which represent a synthesis of indicators, which characterize the inputs and uses of the main agricultural products.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in July 2023 compared to July 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 4,0%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ,,Labor Force Survey” in the second quarter of 2023, the total number of young people aged 15-34 years who forming the NEET group was 158,9 thousand people aged 15-24 years – 37,3 thousand people, aged 15-29 years – 95,2 thousand people.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in August 2023 producer prices in industry decreased compared to July with 1,0%, the decrease in prices was due to the decrease in prices both on the foreign market (with 2,5%) and on the domestic market (with 0,2%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the preliminary estimation of the second quarter of 2023, the Gross Domestic Product amounted to 70,2 billion lei, current market prices, decreasing - in real terms - by 2,2% compared to the second quarter of 2022 on the gross series.
In January-July 2023 exports of goods totaled 2346,5 millions US dollars, and imports of goods totaled 5010,8 millions US dollars. Compared to the same period in 2022 exports decreased by 10,8% and imports - by 2,0%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the second quarter of 2023 the population outside the labour force aged 15 years and over was 1124,3 thousand persons, decreasing by 8,6% compared to second quarter 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in August 2023 decreased in comparison with July 2023 with about 0,1%, being marked a further reduction of the monthly inflation rate, registered since June 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the second quarter of 2023, the labour underutilization rate was 8,6%, 2,8 p.p. more than in the corresponding quarter of 2022.
National Bureau for Statistics informs that the „Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-June 2023" has been posted on the website (available in Romanian version).
Aspects of the Standard of Living of Population of the Republic of Moldova in 2022” is an annual statistical publication containing detailed information on income, expenditures, housing conditions, household food consumption, availability of durable goods, etc.