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​​​​​​​The National Bureau of Statistics informs at the beginning of 2025/26 study year in primary and secondary general education: were active 1173 institutions of primary and general secondary education, of which 83 primary schools, 746 gymnasiums, 336 lyceums, 6 schools for children with mental or physical handicap and 2 evening schools.

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023: the number of active enterprises constituted 41,8 thousand enterprises, or 0,7% more than in 2022; the largest share in the total number of active enterprises was registered by enterprises in the sector of wholesale and retail trade, constituting 39,0% of the total number of active enterprises.

The National Bureau of Statistics reports that in the years 2022-2024: the share of enterprises that declared innovative activities in total enterprises was 10,6%, compared to 11,4% in 2021-2022;the largest share in total innovative enterprises was recorded by industrial enterprises, accounting for 52,8% of the total number of innovative enterprises; the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in innovation activities was 89,9% of the total number of innovative enterprises.

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 the 2025/26 study year: the network of higher education institutions consists of 16 units; at the beginning of the study year, 62.9 thousand persons were enrolled in higher education institutions, of which 46.7 thousand in the first cycle – Licence’s degree, 10.6 thousand in the second cycle – Master’s degree and 5.6 thousand for integrated higher education.

National Bureau of Statistics informs, that: in October 2025 compared to October 2024, industrial production increased by 11,6%; in January-October 2025 (cumulative from the beginning of the current year), compared to the same period of the previous year, it increased by 3,9%.