The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022 the number of active enterprises constituted 41,5 thousand enterprises, or 4,3% more than in 2021, the largest share in the total number of active enterprises was registered by enterprises in the sector of wholesale and retail trade, constituting 39,6% of the total number of active enterprises, data for 2021 have been revised based on additional information available for 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that in October 2024 compared to October 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 8,5%, in January-October 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in November 2024 producer prices in industry, increased with 0,1% compared to October this year, decreased with 1,3% since the beginning of the current year; decreased with 1,1% compared to November 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ,,Labor Force Survey” (LFS), in the third quarter of 2024, young people aged between 15-34 years were represented by the following categories of people: young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET), the proportion of which was 25,5%, of the total (-3.1 p.p. compared to the third quarter of 2023).
Exports of goods in October 2024 were amounted to 330,9 million USD, with 17,9% more than in September 2024 and 3,2% less than in October 2023. Exports of goods in January-October 2024, amounted to 2949,7 million USD, which is 12,2% less than in the corresponding period of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the preliminary estimations of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024 constituted 90.9 billion lei, in current market prices, decreasing (in real terms) by 1.9% as compared to the third quarter of 2023, in January-September 2024 totalled 233.1 billion lei, in current market prices, increasing (in real terms) by 0.6% as compared to the corresponding period of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that for employees who worked the entire month of September and the full day, in real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions: the average gross monthly salary in September amounted to 13,499.7 lei; approximately 3 out of 4 employees (74.1%) had salaries of more than 7,000 lei, and every fourth employee (25.9%) had salaries of up to 7,000 lei.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ”Labour Force Survey” (LFS), in the third quarter of 2024 the population outside the labour force aged 15 and over was 1088,6 thousand persons, decreasing by 2.1% compared to the third quarter of 2023, the inactivity rate of the population aged 15 and over was 54.5%, increasing by 0.5 percentage points compared to the third quarter of 2023.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs about the activities of vocational education institutions (secondary and post-secondary) at the beginning of the 2024/25 academic year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the third quarter of 2024 labour underutilization rate was 7,7%, increasing by 1,5 percentage points compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023 (9,2%), the ILO unemployment rate was 3,6%, increasing by 0,5 percentage points than in the third quarter of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in November 2024 increased compared to October 2024 by about 0,3%, December 2023 by about 5,9%,November 2023 (during the last 12 months) by 5,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the third quarter 2024": the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 910,2 thousand persons, which is 3.9% less than in the third quarter of 2023; the employed population aged 15 and over was 877.0 thousand persons, 3.4% less than in third quarter 2023; the unemployment rate for the country as a whole amounted to 3.6%, decreasing by 0.5 percentage points, compared to the third quarter of 2023 (4.1%).
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated annually on December 3, the National Bureau of Statistics presents information regarding the situation of persons with disabilities in 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions, in the third quarter of 2024: the average gross monthly earnings amounted to 14116,8 lei, and increased by 14,2% compared to the third quarter of 2023 and by 0,3% compared to the second quarter of 2024; the index of real earnings (calculated as the ratio of the index of gross nominal earnings and the consumer price index), compared to the third quarter of 2023, amounted to 108,7%, which means that earnings increased in real terms by 8,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2024, investments in long-term assets amounting to 21,3 billion lei, increasing by 2,6% (in comparable prices), compared to January-September 2023, of which: investments in tangible assets amouting to 20,5 billion lei (increasing by 2,0%), investments in intangible assets amouting to 0,8 billion lei (increasing by 21,7%)
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the period January-September 2024, compared to the same period of 2023, tourist reception structures with accommodation functions recorded increases in both the number of accommodated tourists and tourist overnight stays, by 23.6% and 9. 4%, respectively.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that insurance companies in January-September 2024 compared to the same period last year: received accrued gross premiums by 10,9% more; paid out insurance indemnities and compensations by 26,0% more.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in January-September 2024, public transport companies transported 229.7 million passengers, 14.8% more than in the same period last year.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs: in the third quarter of 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to the third quarter of 2023 by 8.2% (in comparable prices); in January-September 2024, the volume of construction works increased compared to 2023 by 3.4% (in comparable prices).
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that: in September 2024 compared to September 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,3%, in January-September 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) increased by 0,9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in October 2024 producer prices in industry: increased with 0,2% compared to September this year; decreased with 1,4% since the beginning of the current year; decreased with 1,2% compared to October 2023.
Exports of goods in September 2024 were amounted to 280,7 million USD, with 2,9% more than in August 2024 and 19,3% less than in September 2023. Exports of goods in January-September 2024, amounted to 2618,8 million USD, which is 13,2% less than in the corresponding period of 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2024 the number of visitors, participants in tourism organized by tourism agencies and tour operators, constituted 451,3 thousand persons (with 10,3% more than in January-September 2023), of which: inbound tourism (receiving foreign citizens in the country) registered 51,1 thousand people (+53.8% compared to January-September 2023); outbound tourism (travel of residents of the Republic of Moldova abroad) - 335,6 thousand persons (+10,0%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in October 2024 increased compared to: September 2024 by about 0,5%, December 2023 by about 5,5%, October 2023 (during the last 12 months) by 5,3%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that agricultural producer prices (average sale prices by agricultural enterprises) for agricultural products in January-September 2024, compared to January-September 2023, increased with 1,2% as a result of: an increase in prices for crop products by an average of 2,3%, a decrease in prices for livestock products by an average of 2,4%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in January-September 2024, compared to the corresponding period of 2023, the volume of gross agricultural production in agricultural producers of all categories decreased by 6,8% (in comparable prices) as a result of: decrease in crop production by 15,5%, increase in animal production by 10,9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2024, 2373 building permits were issued, decreasing with 7.4% compared to January-September 2023, of which: 1641 building permits for residential buildings (-3.2%), 732 building permits for non-residential buildings (-15.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey, in the opinion of managers, in the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected: relative stability of economic activity, turnover, and number of employees, moderate growth of prices of products and goods.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in September 2024 producer prices in industry: decreased with 1,7% compared to August this year, decreased with 1,6% since the beginning of the current year, decreased with 1,7% compared to September 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that: in August 2024 compared to August 2023 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3,5%, in January-August 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) increased by 1,6%.