National Bureau of Statistics presents the number of resident population of the Republic of Moldova as of January 01, 2014 was 3557,6 thou. persons, that is with 1863 persons less than in 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, transported 978,5 thou. tonnes of goods, with 2,7% more than in the previous month and with 0,1% less than in April 2013. In January-April 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 3215,5 thou. tonnes of goods, with 8,9% more than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 24,4 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 18,5% more than in the corresponding period of 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-March 2014 compared to January-March 2013 constituted 106,3%. In March 2014 compared to March 2013 the indices of industrial production registered 99,3%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-March 2014 38,2 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation, of which 20,9 thou. Moldovan tourists (54,6%) and 17,3 thou. foreign tourists (45,4%). In comparison with January-March 2013 the number of tourists has increased (+4,7%), mainly due to the increase of the number of tourists in health-care structures (21,4%), hotels and motels (+10,1%).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in March 2014 registered a value of 214,2 mio. US dollars, with 13,8% more than in the previous month and with 4,2% less compared to March 2013. In January-March 2014 exports summed up 573,1 mio. USD, less than in the corresponding period of 2013 with 2,8%. Imports of goods in March 2014 registered a value of 483,0 mio. US dollars, with 16,2% more than in the previous month and with 1,0% less compared to March 2013. In January-March 2014 imports summed up 1218,2 mio. USD, less than in the corresponding period of 2013 with 2,0%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in April 2014 compared to March 2014 the consumer price index registered 100,5%, and compared to April 2013 - 105,8%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 number of deceased was 38060 persons, with 1500 persons (3,8%) less compared to the previous year, the general mortality rate constituted 10,7 deceased per 1000 inhabitants.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 by leasing companies were leased out fixed assets with total value of 1136,8 mio. Lei or with 320,7 mio. Lei (with 39,3%) more than in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics reports that of the total area of urban land, 7,4 thou. hectares or 9,1% are occupied by green spaces. During 2007-2012 the area of green spaces is more or less the same, but has decreased copmparing to 2005-2006 years.
Sales indices of agricultural production prices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices of agricultural products by agricultural enterprises) in January-March 2014 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year increased 15,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development activity in 2013 was conducted in 64 units, of which 40 institutes and/or research centres, 15 higher education institutions and 9 other types of units. From the total number of units, 53 units or 82,8% are in state ownership compared to 79,7% in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 doctoral studies were conducted in 49 institutions, including 31 research institutes and 18 higher education institutions. Number of doctorates was 1522 persons (excluding foreign), increasing by 2,5% compared to 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs, that the number of live-births in 2013 was 37871 persons, which is 1564 (4,0%) less than in 2012. The birth rate constituted 10,6 live-births per 1000 inhabitants, in rural areas being higher (11,6‰) than in urban areas (9,3‰).
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, price index for construction-assembly works in the Ist quarter 2014 constituted 109,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that, global agricultural production, in all types of households (agricultural enterprises, farms and population households) in January-March 2014, according to estimations, registered 107,4% compared to January-March 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2014 the average nominal gross earnings constituted 3717,9 lei, and it increased with 9,8% compared to February 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, transported 957,4 thou. tonnes of goods, with 42,7% more than in the previous month and with 9,9% - compared to March 2013.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2014 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,7% compared to February 2014, with 1,9% compared to December 2013 and with 5,2% - compared to March 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-February 2014 compared to January-February 2013 constituted 110,3%. In February 2014 compared to February 2013 the indices of industrial production registered 108,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in February 2014 registered a value of 186,3 mio. US dollars, with 11,4% more than in the previous month and with 6,3% less compared to February 2013. Imports of goods in February 2014 registered a value of 415,7 mio. US dollars, with 30,1% more than in the previous month and with 2,2% - compared to February 2013.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in March 2014 compared to February 2014 the consumer price index registered 100,3%, and compared to March 2013 - 105,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the publication "Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Moldova", edition 2013 was published in electronic format on the website.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January 2014 the average gross nominal earnings constituted 3777,4 Lei and it increased with 10,2% compared to January 2013. The index of the real salary in January 2014 compared to January 2013 was 104,9%.
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics communicates that in 2013 living subsistence constituted in average per person 1612,0 lei, which is with 6,9% more than in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 the economically active population (employed population plus unemployed persons) of the Republic of Moldova was 1235,9 thousand persons, more with 1,8% (21,4 thousand) compared to the previous year.
Living standard of the population
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2013 monthly disposable incomes of population summed up in average per person 1681,4 lei, which is with 11,4% more than in 2012. In real terms (adjusted to the consumer price index) population incomes registerd an increase of 6,5%. Monthly population expenditures in 2013 in average per person constituted 1775,8 lei, which is with 11,1% more than in 2012.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 671,3 thou. tonnes of goods, with 9,4% more than in the previous month and with 2,3% - compared to February 2013. In January-February 2014 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1285,0 thou. tonnes of goods, with 22,2% more than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in February 2014 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,9% compared to January 2014, with 1,2% compared to December 2013 and with 4,9% - compared to February 2013.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary data, in 2013, Gross Domestic Product summed up 99879 million lei, current market prices, has increase - in real terms - with 8,9% compared to 2012, preliminary.