Foreign Direct Investment in Moldova Fell 5% in Q1 2026, NBM Reports
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NBM: Foreign investment in Moldova continues to decline

Foreign direct investment in Moldova's economy totaled 5.1 billion euros at the end of the first quarter of 2026, down 5%—or 268 million euros—from 2025.
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According to National Bank statistics, the bulk of investments—3.4 billion euros (67%)—came from equity investments and reinvested earnings. This figure decreased by 8% year-over-year. At the same time, debt instruments rose to 1.7 billion euros (33%), an increase of 2%.

The investment mix shifted toward debt instruments amid a decline in investors’ equity holdings. This may indicate that foreign companies are adopting a more cautious approach toward long-term capital in the country.

The investment structure continues to show the dominance of European Union countries: their share in corporate capital amounted to 2.9 billion euros, which is 6.7% less than at the end of 2025. Investments from countries outside the EU and the CIS also fell by 16%, to 485 million euros.

By economic sector, the highest concentration of foreign investment remains in finance and insurance (36%), trade and motor vehicle repair (24%), and manufacturing (17.7%). Significant shares are accounted for by information technology and communications (6.2%), real estate (4.4%), and transportation (4%).

Smaller volumes of investment were recorded in the energy sector (3.3%), health care and social protection (1.6%), as well as in professional and scientific activities (1.5%) and the agricultural sector (1.3%).


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