According to the NBM, the IPI decreased by 6.2%. The ratio of IPI to GDP amounted to -30.7%, decreasing by 5 p.p. compared to the situation at the end of 2023. Total external financial assets amounted to $8,226.92 million and increased by 5.9% relative to the end of 2023. The amount of liabilities amounting to $13,815.22 mln increased by 0.6%.
A country’s investment position reflects the equivalent of national wealth lent or borrowed from the outside world (non-residents). Changes in the investment position, compared to the previous period, are paid attention to by international organizations when making decisions on crediting the country.
As reported by the NBM, the largest shares in the structure of liabilities in the form of direct investments (capital) are still occupied by financial activity and insurance, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing industries.
Gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova during 2024 increased by 0.9% and amounted to $10,213.33 million – 56.1% of GDP. Moreover, the main contribution to this growth was made by the increase in public debt, while private debt decreased. Long-term external debt still had the largest share in the total volume of granted credits (76.3%), its value increased by 4.8%. Short-term external debt as of 31.12.2024 decreased by 9.8% and amounted to 23.7% of the total gross external debt.
The regulator also notes the acceleration of the rates of external financing and preservation at the same level or even – decrease in the volumes of long-term external debt servicing.
