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NEWRepublic of Moldova ranks 18th out of 198 countries and 3rd in Eastern Europe in Open Data Inventory

According to the latest Open Data Inventory (ODIN) 2024/25 assessment by Open Data Watch organization, the Republic of Moldova ranked 18th globally out of 198 countries and 3rd in Eastern Europe in terms of coverage and openness of official statistical data. Moldova received an overall score of 79 out of 100, an improvement of 3 points compared to the previous edition.

The experience of the Republic of Moldova in promoting the value of official statistics presented at the High-Level Seminar organised for European Neighbourhood Policy East and Central Asia Countries

The delegation of the National Bureau of Statistics led by Oleg Cara, Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), participated in the 2025 High Level Seminar (HLS) on statistical cooperation for the countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy East and Central Asia Countries (ENP-East and CAC), on the theme „Official statistics in a changing world: value, efficiency and readiness for the future of statistics”.

Statistical data "Republic of Moldova versus European Union" on the occasion of Europe Day

On the occasion of Europe Day, the day of peace and unity in Europe, celebrated annually on May 9, the National Bureau of Statistics presents the statistical data "Republic of Moldova (RM) versus European Union (EU-27)".

The NBS and UNFPA Moldova strengthen their partnership for the modernisation of national statistics

On May 5th, a meeting took place at the NBS with representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova - Dr. Karina A. Nersesyan, Country Representative, Natalia Plugaru, Deputy Country Representative and Igor Condrat, Programme Analyst on Census.

The experience of the Republic of Moldova in measuring multidimensional poverty, presented at an international Webinar

Oleg Cara, the General Director of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), participated on April 30th at the international Webinar titled „Leveraging the Transformative Power of Official Multidimensional Poverty Statistics for Social Development”, organized by the Global network for the study of Multidimensional Poverty - Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN), whose activity is facilitated by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).

Prospects for expanding cooperation with Sweden in the field of statistics discussed with the Embassy of Sweden in Chisinau

On Wednesday, 30 April, a meeting took place at the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with the representative of the Embassy of Sweden in Chisinau, Mr. Thomas Alveteg, First Secretary, Deputy Head of Cooperation Inclusive Economic Development Department. The visit was organised in the framework of the common interest of the NBS and Statistics Sweden regarding a new bilateral technical assistance project in the field of statistics.

An international expert mission on the final results preparation for 2024 Population and Housing Census data dissemination, took place at the National Bureau of Statistics

From April 14 to April 18, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) hosted the expert mission on the final results preparation for 2024 Population and Housing Census (PHC) data dissemination according to the international, in particular EU standards, with the professional expertise of international expert Diana Beltadze.

The National Bureau of Statistics collaborates with Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia in a new statistical research on Global Value Chains

Discussions with European Commission representatives on extending NBS cooperation through the TAIEX instrument

On 8 April 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had a joint meeting with the representatives of the European Commission: Ms Michelle Delgado van Demen – Team Leader, Internal Market and Economic Growth, Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood and Mr Jan Demidovits Mekelainen – programme officer, Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.

The quarterly publication „Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in 2024" posted on the website

The publication contains quarterly statistical information which presents the economic, social and demographic situation of the municipality Chisinau. The publication contains statistical indicators regarding demographic situation, labour market, health, tourism, crimes, agriculture, industry, investments in fixed assets, construction and transport.

​​​​​​​Presentation of the Preliminary Results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census

Around 2.4 million people - this is the population of the Republic of Moldova, according to the preliminary results of 2024 Census. The data were presented to the public today at an event organized by the National Bureau of Statistics with the support of the Government of the Republic of Moldova and development partners, including the Delegation of the European Union and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The event, dedicated to the presentation of the preliminary results of the Population and Housing Census 2024 (RPL 2024),

The statistical publication „National Accounts 2023 and Regional Accounts 2022", posted on the webpage

The National Accounts prepared in accordance with the methodology of the United Nations System of National Accounts, version 2008. The publication includes national non-financial accounts for 2023 as well as Regional Gross Domestic Product data for 2022.

National Bureau of Statistics launches the user satisfaction survey with statistical products and services

National Bureau of Statistics launches the online survey „User satisfaction with NBS products and services”. The purpose of this user survey is to evaluate the degree of user satisfaction with the products and services provided by the NBS, in order to improve their quality and adapt them to the informational needs of the users.

Statistical yearbook "Chisinau in figures" edition 2024 posted on the webpage

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 publication „Results of the sampling structural survey of enterprises”, edition 2024, posted on the webpage

The publication is developed based on the results of structural business survey and presents the main indicators of business activity in the Republic of Moldova, including types of activity, forms of ownership, size classes, and regional aspect.

The statistical compilation "Natural resources and environment in Republic of Moldova", edition 2024, published on the web

The publication includes information that characterizes the existence and use of natural resources, the state of the environment in the Republic of Moldova. Contains data on the existence and use of land, aquatic resources, energy and useful natural substances, protection of the air, climate change, biodiversity, formation and use of waste, hunting, violations of environmental legislation, etc.

The quarterly publication „Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-September 2024" posted on the website

National Bureau for Statistics informs that the „Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-September 2024" has been posted on the website (available in Romanian version).

Dialogue with development partners in the Sectoral Council for External Assistance in the field of official statistics

As the central statistical authority and the coordinator of the National Statistical System, the National Bureau of Statistics hosted the meeting of the Sectoral Council for External Assistance in the field of official statistics.

National Bureau of Statistics has published the infographic set „Children of Moldova in 2023"

The infographics present a synthesis of the main statistical indicators in the fields of demography, education, family, juvenile crime, social protection, health, culture and sport.

„Energy balance of the Republic of Moldova", edition 2024 posted on the website

„The Energy Balance of the Republic of Moldova” is a large statistical collection, which presents the statistical indicators on the formation of primary and general resources of energy, distribution, and final energy consumption on the main activities of the national economy during the period 2018-2023.