Evolution of sale prices of agricultural products in January-September 2023

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%.

Agricultural production in January-September 2023

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).

Building permits issued in January-September 2023

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.

Trends in economic development in the fourth quarter of 2023

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.

Industrial activity in January-August 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs in August 2023 compared to August 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 0,1%.

Producer price index in September 2023

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.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in August 2023 and January-August 2023

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.

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova  in September 2023 

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%.

Elderly population in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

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.

The balances of food resources and their use for the year 2022

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.

Industrial activity in January-July 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in July 2023 compared to July 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 4,0%.

Youth NEET in the Republic of Moldova for the second quarter of 2023

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.

Producer price index in August 2023

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%).

Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter and first semester 2023

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.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in July 2023 and January-July 2023

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%.

Population outside the labor force in the Republic of Moldova in the second quarter of 2023

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.

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova in August 2023

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.

Underutilization of the labor force in the second quarter of 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.

Labour Force in the Republic of Moldova: Employment and Unemployment in the second quarter 2023

Attendance of collective tourist accommodation establishments in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-June 2023, compared to January-June 2022, in tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function, there were increases both in the number of tourists accommodated and in tourist overnight stays with 14,5% and 5,2% respectively.

Investment in fixed assets in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-June 2023 the volume of investments in long-term assets amounted to 12,2 billion lei, or 4,9% (in comparable prices) less compared to January-June 2022, of which investments in long-term tangible assets – 11,9 billion lei (-5,1%) and investments in long-term intangible assets – 0,3 billion lei (+4,4%).

Average monthly earnings and the average number of employees in the second quarter of 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in the second quarter of 2023 the average gross monthly earnings in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions amounted to 12175,9 lei, increasing by 17,3% compared to the second quarter of 2022 and by 6,0% compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Passengers and freight transportation in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that 133,6 million passengers were transported by public transport in January-June 2023, an increase by 21,8% compared to the same period of the previous year. This evolution was determined by the increase in the number of passengers transported by air (+37,2%), rail (+32,7%), road (+25,3%) and electric (+20,2%) transport.

The activity of insurers in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics reports that insurance companies in January-June 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year: received accrued gross premiums by 18,3% more, paid out insurance indemnities and compensations by 14,6% more.

Earnings, labor costs and number of employees in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the annual survey "Wage Earnings and Labour Cost in 2022" the average gross nominal monthly earnings of an employee amounted 10447,3 lei, increasing with 16,3% (or 1467,5 lei) compared to 2021.

Construction activity in entrepreneurship in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-June 2023 the volume of construction works decreased compared to the same period of 2022 with 8,0%.

Industrial activity in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in June 2023 compared to June 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 10,5%

The touristic activity of the tourism agencies and tour-operators in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-June 2023 the tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 173,4 thousand tourists and excursionists, which is 22,1% more than in the corresponding period of 2022.

Producer price index in July 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in July 2023 producer prices in industry have increased compared to June with 0,2%.

International trade of goods of the Republic of Moldova in June 2023 and January-June 2023

In January-June 2023 exports of goods totaled 2042,2 millions US dollars, and imports of goods totaled 4371,6 millions US dollars.