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.

The youth in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

The National Bureau of Statistics presents the information regarding the situation of young people in the Republic of Moldova in 2022.

Consumer price indices in the Republic of Moldova in July 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that average consumer prices in July 2023 compared to June 2023 decreased by about 0,8%.

Producer price indices for agricultural products in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that producer prices (average sale prices by agricultural enterprises) for agricultural products in January-June 2023 compared to January-June 2022 decreased by 10,1%.More information is available in Romanian language.

Agricultural production in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to preliminary estimates, in January-June 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, the total agricultural production in households of all categories decreased by 1% (in comparable prices). At the same time, crop production increased by 2,7% and livestock production decreased by 1,4%.

Building permits issued in January-June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in January-June 2023 were issued 1,6 thousand building permits for residential and non-residential buildings, decreasing with 0,7% compared to January-June 2022, from which: 1,1 thousand building permits for residential buildings (-1,5%); 0,5 thousand building permits for non-residential buildings (+1,0%).

Industrial activity in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022: value of manufactured industrial production (in current prices) in 2022 amounted to 85,5 billion lei, which is 94,9% in comparable prices compared to 2021; the industrial sector of the economy is mainly determined by the activity of manufacturing enterprises, which in 2022 accounted for 86,2% of the total value of manufactured output.

Activity of small and medium enterprises in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constituted about 99,2% of the total number of reporting enterprises (compared to 99,1% in 2021); the average number of employees in SMEs was 347,3 thousand, owning 65,6% of the total average number of employees of enterprises (compared to 64,2% in 2021); sales revenues of SMEs summed up 274,8 billion lei or 44,9% of total sales revenues in the economy (compared to 46,1% in 2021).

Trends in economic development in the third quarter of 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, according to the results of the business survey carried out in the second quarter of 2023, in the opinion of managers, in the third quarter of 2023 is expected: moderate growth of economic activity; relative stability of the number of employees and sales turnover; moderate growth of prices of products and goods, especially in retail trade and services.

Industrial activity in January-May 2023

National Bureau of Statistics reports that in May 2023 compared to May 2022 industrial production (gross series) decreased by 7,4%.  Cumulative, beginning this year (January-May 2023) compared to the same period of the previous year, industrial production (gross series) decreased by 6,4%.

Producer price index in June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in June 2023 producer prices in industry decreased compared to May 2023 by 0,5%, the decreases have been registered from April 2023.

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

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, exports of goods in May 2023 registered a value of 336,5 millions US dollars, with 6,2% more than in April 2023 and with 19,1% less compared to May 2022. Imports of goods in May 2023 amounted 709,1 millions US dollars, with 2,7% more than in the previous month and with 8,2% less compared to May 2022.

Evolution of consumer prices in the Republic of Moldova in June 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, average consumer prices in June 2023 compared to May 2023 decreased by 0,5%.

Average duration of life in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that the average life expectancy in the Republic of Moldova in 2022 was of 71,4 years, increasing by 2,4 years compared to the previous year and by 1,5 years compared to 2020. Life expectancy at birth by sex in 2022 was 67,1 years for men and 75,7 years for women.

The dwelling stock of the Republic of Moldova on January 1, 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that on 1 January 2023, the dwelling stock constituted 1324,5 thousand dwellings with an increase by 0,4% compared to the situation on 1 January 2022.