News about Statistics

The modernization of agricultural statistics in Moldova is aimed at bringing them into line with European Union standards for monitoring the agricultural sector. With support from the EU and the FAO, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is working to ensure high-quality and internationally comparable data.

By 2050, the number of cancer cases will rise by 66.7%, while access to treatment will remain unequal between rich and poor countries, warns a new WHO report.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its estimates for global grain production and ending stocks, but raised its forecast for grain exports in the 2026/27 marketing year.

Turkey turned out to be the most affordable destination among popular European tourist countries. However, it is also the country where travelers will have to pay the most for alcohol. This is the conclusion reached by an analysis by Euronews Business based on Eurostat data.

Bucharest remains the region with the highest salaries in Romania, while Sibiu has become the only county where the average annual net salary has increased by more than 10%. This is according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Local authorities in Romanian cities are unable to collect tens of millions of lei in unpaid traffic fines. Some of these debts have been on the books for more than 25 years.

In June 2026, official statistics showed a 0.1% monthly decline in average consumer prices, causing annual inflation to slow from 6.8% to 6.5%.

Eastern Europe turned out to be the region where the number of dollar millionaires grew the fastest in 2025. Lithuania took the lead, followed by Turkey, Latvia, Hungary, and Ireland. This is according to the annual Global Wealth Report 2025 by the Swiss bank UBS.

Czech entrepreneurs who sell children’s products are facing tough times—the country’s birth rate is plummeting. Last year, the Czech Republic saw the fewest births in its history. Analysts continue to predict a bleak future for the Czech Republic—and bankruptcy for entrepreneurs.

Life expectancy in 2025 was 72.8 years, an increase of 0.8 years compared to 2024. The latest data comes from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which notes that a significant gender gap persists.

Romania’s economy started 2026 on a downward trend: GDP in the first quarter contracted by 1.2% compared to the same period last year. This was confirmed by the country’s National Institute of Statistics (INSSE), which left its preliminary estimate unchanged.

Bernstein has raised its gold price forecast for 2026, anticipating a new wave of demand from central banks.

According to data from the State Population Registry, as of June 30, 2026, 366,830 people lived in the settlements on the left bank of the Dniester and in the Bender Municipality, of whom 359,867 are citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new maximum fuel prices, which will take effect tomorrow, July 10.

The number of people under probation supervision instead of serving their sentences in correctional facilities continues to rise in Europe.

In the first half of the year, the regional employment offices of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) assisted 12,251 job seekers in finding work. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has set a goal of helping 25,000 job seekers find employment in 2026. In 2025, more than 20,000 people were placed in jobs through the National Employment Agency, which is 20% more than in 2024.

Revenue from the income tax on individuals who rent out real estate rose by 31.9% in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, totaling 58.9 million lei.

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova will conduct a detailed analysis and possible review of budget expenditures. The methodological framework for the review of budget expenditures was presented in late June at an event organized by the ministry with the participation of international experts from UNDP and the World Bank, who are assisting the ministry in this effort.

According to data from the State Labor Inspectorate, more than 7,100 people have been working in violation of Moldova’s labor laws since the beginning of 2026.

The National Bank of Moldova’s (NBM) official reserve assets as of the end of June 2026 stood at 5,216.09 million euros, an increase of 27.82 million euros from May’s figure, which had shown a decline. The country’s foreign exchange reserves periodically show growth during the summer months. As external inflows and currency revaluations occur, monthly fluctuations depend on external transfers, loan tranches, and market operations.