National Bureau of Statistics informs that, based on the Household Budget Survey (HBS), in 2023 the average per capita monthly disposable income of the population amounted to 4915,6 lei, which is 15.6% higher than the previous year (Table 1 in Annex). In real terms (adjusted for the average annual consumer price index) the population incomes increased by 1,9%.The average monthly consumption expenditures of the population, in 2023, amounted to 4248.4 lei on average per person, which is 14.5% higher compared to the previous year (Table 4 in the Annex). In real terms (adjusted for the average annual consumer price index), the population spent on average 0.9% more compared to 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that insurance companies in 2023 compared to the previous year: received accrued gross premiums by 18.8% more; paid out insurance indemnities and compensations by 6.8% more.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in February 2024 producer prices in industry: decreased by 0.1% compared to January 2024; decreased by 0.8% since the beginning of the current year and by 2.8% compared to February 2023.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the ,,Labor Force Survey” (LFS), in the fourth of 2023, 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 28.1%, decreasing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the level of the fourth quarter of 2022 (28.7%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023 registered a positive evolution, according to preliminary estimates, increasing in real terms by:0.7% compared to 2022; 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2023: the population outside the labour force aged 15 and over was 1139.8 thousand persons, decreasing by 7.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022;the inactivity rate of the population aged 15 and over was 55.3%, down by 2.3 percentage points compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS), in the fourth quarter of 2023:labour underutilisation rate was 9.7%, increasing by 0.9 percentage points than in the corresponding quarter of 2022; the ILO unemployment rate was 4.9%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points than in the fourth quarter of 2022; the combined rate of underemployment and unemployment was 7.3%, increasing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the fourth quarter of 2022; the combined rate of unemployment and potential labour force rate at country level was 7.4%, increasing by 1.1 percentage points compared to fourth quarter 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in February 2024 increased compared to: January 2024 by about 0.7%; December 2023 by about 1.5%; February 2023 (in the last 12 months) by 4.3%.
The National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical portrait of women and men in the Republic of Moldova based on available data.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices for agricultural products in 2023 compared to 2022 decreased by 17,8%, including: prices of crop products decreased on average by 22.2%; prices of animal products increased on average by 2.7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the survey ,,Labour Force Survey in the fourth quarter 2023": the labour force (active population aged 15 years and over) was 919.6 thousand persons, which is 1.8% more than in the fourth quarter of 2022; the employed population aged 15 and over was 874.7 thousand persons, up by 1.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022;the unemployment rate for the country as a whole was 4.9%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points compared to the level of the fourth quarter of 2022 (4.6%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023 compared to 2022 in tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation function there were increases both in the number of tourists accommodated and in tourist overnight stays with 17.2% and 5.1% respectively.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in the fourth quarter of 2023: the average gross monthly earnings in the real sector units with 4 or more employees and all budgetary institutions amounted to 13401.1 lei, increasing by 16.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and by 8.4% compared to the third quarter of 2023; the index of real earnings (calculated as the ratio of the index of gross nominal earnings and the consumer price index) was 110.3%.mpared to the fourth quarter of 2022, earnings increased in real terms by 10.3%.
The crime rate in 2023 was 96 crimes per 10 thousand inhabitants, compared to 120 crimes in 2019. Every sixth crime is in the exceptionally grave, extremely grave and grave category. In 2023, 11,5 thousand victims of crime were recorded. As a result of the recorded crimes of domestic violence, in 2023, 685 people were affected, 71,2% of the victims were women. The highest level of crime was recorded among men – 90,9%, women constituting 9,1% in the number of people who committed crimes.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2023 investments in long-term assets amounting to 32.2 billion lei decreased with 1.0% (in comparable prices) compared to 2022, of which investments in tangible assets amounting to 31.1 billion lei (decreasing with 1.7%) and investments in intangible assets amounting to 1.1 billion lei (increasing with 26.9%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the gross agricultural production, in all categories of agricultural producers in 2023, according to preliminary estimates, increased by 23.6%, in comparable prices, compared to 2022. At the same time: crop production increased by 35.1%; livestock production decreased by 1.9%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023 compared to 2022: number of passengers transported by public transport increased (+11.0%) and turnover of passengers (+9.3%); transport of goods has registered decreases in the volume of goods transported (-5.1%) and in the turnover of goods (-3.9%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2023, the volume of construction works decreased compared to 2022 with 2.5% (in comparable prices), as a result of the decrease of the volume of new construction works (-14.2%) and of the volume of maintenance and current repairs works (-12.0%). The volume of capital repair works and the volume of other construction works (demolition, land development up to construction, etc.) increased in the analysis period with 40.4% and 17.0% respectively compared to 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs: in December 2023 compared to December 2022 industrial production (gross series) increased by 1.1%; in 2023 compared to the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 3.6%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2023 the number of tourists and excursionists participating in tourism organized by travel agencies and tour operators increased by 5.6% compared to 2022 and constituted 503.7 thousand persons, of which: inbound tourism (foreign citizens visiting Moldova) registered 43.6 thousand people (+50.3% compared to 2022); outbound tourism (Moldovan residents travelling abroad) - 362.4 thousand persons (+11.7%); domestic tourism (Moldovan residents travelling inside Moldova) - 97.7 thousand persons (-21.0%).
In 2023 exports of goods amounted to 4048.6 million US dollars, with 6.5% less than in 2022. In 2023 imports of goods amounted to 8673.7 million US dollars, with 5.9% less than in 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in January 2024 increased compared to: December 2023 by about 0.8%; January 2023 (over the last 12 months) by 4.6%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023, 3.4 thousand building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, increasing with 0,6% compared to 2022: 2.3 thousand building permits for residential buildings (-2.1%); 1.2 thousand building permits for non-residential buildings (+6.3%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the fourth quarter of 2023, in the opinion of managers, in the first quarter of 2024 is expected: relative stability of economic activity and number of employees; moderate growth of prices of products and goods, especially in construction; moderate decrease of sales turnover.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in December 2023 producer prices in industry: increased by 0,2% compared to November 2023 and increased by 1.4% compared to December 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs: in November 2023 compared to November 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 6.1%; in January-November 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year industrial production (gross series) decreased by 4.1%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in November 2023 registered a value of 379.1 millions US dollars, 10.9% more than in October 2023 and with 6.7% more than in November 2022. Imports of goods in November 2023 amounted 732.2 millions US dollars, with 2.6% more than in the previous month and 14.7% less than in November 2022.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in December 2023: decreased compared to November 2023 by about 0.4%; increased compared to December 2022 (in the last 12 months) by about 4.2%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs at the beginning of 2023/24 study year were active 1201 institutions of primary and general secondary education, inclusive: 87 primary schools, 761 gymnasiums, 344 lyceums, 7 schools for children with mental or physical handicap and 2 evening schools.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2021 the number of active enterprises constituted 38,3 thousand enterprises, or 4,2% more than in 2020