The compilation presents statistical data in the form of tables from various fields: territorial-administrative organization, environment, population, labour force, population incomes and expenditures, dwellings, education, health protection, culture, tourism, crimes, industry, agriculture, investments in long term assets, constructions, transport information technologies, entrepreneurship. It is worth mentioning that the publication includes presentation of the main indicators in the form of maps, 45 in total, which makes it easier for visualizing.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 volume of works carried out by organizations with the main activity "Constructions" to the amount of 4675,1 mio. Lei, which is 92,6% (in comparable prices) compared to January-September 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015 the average nominal gross earnings constituted 4694,9 lei, and it increased with 10,0% compared to September 2014. The index of the real salary in September 2015 compared to September 2014 was 97,7%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1238,6 thou. tonnes of goods, with 15,9% more than in the previous month and with 28,4% less compared to October 2014. The turnover of goods in October 2015 summed up 327,0 mio. tonne-km, with 0,2% less than in the previous month and with 20,7% less compared to October 2014.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 tourism agencies and tour-operators provided tourism services to 209,1 thousand tourists and excursionists, with 3,1% less than in the corresponding period of 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade (with the exception trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased with 1,3% (in comparable prices) compared to previous month, and decreased with 5,0% compared to September 2014. In January-September 2015, turnover in enterprises with main type of activity retail trade (with the exception trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased with 4,5% (in comparable prices) compared to corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015, 225,1 thou. tourists attended the establishments of collective touristic accommodation of which 157,8 thou. Moldovan tourists (70,1% of total) and 67,3 thou. foreign tourists (29,9%).
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 the producer prices in industry increased with 0,6% compared to September 2015, with 7,7% compared to December 2014 and with 8,2% - compared to October 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-September 2015 exports of goods amounted 1448,2 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 2962,0 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2014, exports decreased by 16,6% and imports by 23,4%. The trade balance deficit in January-September 2015 has been of 1513,8 mln. USD, lower by 614,5 mln. USD (-28,9%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, visitor arrivals to the Republic of Moldova reached 2094,2 thousand data recorded crossing the state border for January-September 2015, in particular with a growth of 22,6% up from the similar period of 2014. Moldovan visitors' departures abroad registered crossing the state borders came to 4334,9 thousand from January-September 2015, posting a growth of 13,6% more than in the same period of 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-September 2015 compared to January-September 2014 constituted 104,0%. In September 2015 compared to September 2014 the indices of industrial production registered 96,7%.
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in October 2015 compared to September 2015 the consumer price index registered 101,8%, and compared to October 2014 - 113,2%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in September 2015 registered a value of 163,4 mio. US dollars, with 28,4% more than in the previous month and with 11,6% less compared to September 2014. Imports of goods in September 2015 registered a value of 337,7 mio. US dollars, with 13,1% more than in the previous month and with 26,4% less compared to September 2014.
Statisticians and data users from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia gathered in Chisinau, Moldova, for a two-day Workshop on Gender Statistics Dissemination and Training, organised by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and UNDP Moldova and hosted by the National Bureau of Statistics.
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-September 2015 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year increased with 13,0%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-September 2015, 3323 building permits for residential and non-residential buildings were issued, down with 6,3% compared to January-September 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, volume index of global agricultural production, in all types of households (agricultural enterprises, farms and population households) in January-September 2015 registered 88,2% compared to January-September 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, price index for construction-assembly works in the III-rd quarter 2015 constituted 108,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015 enterprises of railway, road, river and air transport, have transported 1068,3 thou. tonnes of goods, with 1,7% more than in the previous month and with 40,5% less compared to September 2014. The turnover of goods in September 2015 summed up 327,6 mio. tonne-km, with 1,8% more than in the previous month and with 23,1% less compared to September 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in August 2015 the average nominal gross earnings constituted 4669,1 lei, and it increased with 9,2% compared to August 2014. The index of the real salary in August 2015 compared to August 2014 was 97,3%.
Tuesday, October 20th 2015, Republic of Moldova celebrated World Statistics Day. On the same occasion, the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and National Bureau of Statistics, with STATREG Project support, organized a conference themed "Better statistics for a better life".
Industrial production price indices
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015 the producer prices in industry decreased with 0,3% compared to August 2015, at the same time prices increased with 7,2% compared to December 2014 and compared to September 2014.
This day was internationally officialised by the UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/69/282, and the importance of statistical data for decisions making based on evidence has been stressed by a message of the UN General Secretary, Mr. Ban Ki-moon on August 19, 2015 addressed to the heads of states by which he recognizes "The fundamental importance of sustainable national statistical capacity to produce credible and timely statistics and indicators".
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in January-August 2015 exports of goods amounted 1284,8 mln. USD, while imports of goods amounted 2624,4 mln. USD. Compared to the same period of the 2014, exports decreased by 17,2% and imports by 23,0%. The trade balance deficit in January-August 2015 has been of 1339,6 mln. USD, lower by 514,6 mln. USD (-27,8%) than that recorded in the corresponding period of 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the indices of industrial production in January-August 2015 compared to January-August 2014 constituted 105,0%. In August 2015 compared to August 2014 the indices of industrial production registered 93,9%.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, on the occasion of World Statistics Day, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova with the support of the project "Improving regional statistics in Moldova" organizes conference "Improved local and regional statistics for a better life".
The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in September 2015 compared to August 2015 the consumer price index registered 101,2%, and compared to September 2014 - 112,6%.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in August 2015 registered a value of 127,2 mio. US dollars, with 22,9% less than in the previous month and with 27,8% - compared to August 2014. Imports of goods in August 2015 registered a value of 298,6 mio. US dollars, with 12,4% less than in the previous month and with 27,7% - compared to August 2014.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, involvement in voluntary work is a spread phenomenon in the Republic of Moldova. According to survey data, in April 2015, 1264,5 thousand persons, or 42 percent of the total population aged 15 years and over, helped people from other families or worked unpaid for the benefit of their community. In all volunteers, women represent 57 percent and persons from rural areas 62 percent.
National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the year 2015, in Republic of Moldova were registered 576,6 thousand persons aged 60 years and over, representing about 16% of the total resident population of the country. About 58,4% of the total number of elderly people is living in rural areas. Depending on age, it is found that every third person is aged between 60-64 years and 13,4% are people who are more than 80 years old.