20.07.2017 Vacancy: UNFPA and UN contracts National Consultant
UNFPA and UNDP aim to contract a national consultant to support development in a participatory manner of the Operational Plan of the Strategy of Development of National Statistical System 2016 – 2020 based on Results-Based Management.
29.12.2016 Publication "National accounts, 2015" was published
The publication contains data regarding the system of national accounts of the Republic of Moldova for the year 2015. Tables with macroeconomic indicators that characterize the socio-economic situation of the country as a whole, by economic activities and institutional sectors are presented.
28.12.2016 Publication "Territorial statistics", edition 2016, posted on the web page
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the publication "Territorial statistics", edition 2016 has been posted on the website. The publication contains information regarding social-economical and demographic situation in territorial aspect (development regions/municipalities, rayons and statistical regions) for the period 2011-2015. For the first time the indicator Regional Gross Domestic Product has been calculated and included in this edition.
14.12.2016 Continuous training offered by STATREG Project
The training programme developed by STATREG continued with two trainings on SMART specialization and Analysis of disparities for decision making in regional policies.
12.12.2016 "Quarterly statistical bulletin, January-September 2016" posted on the website
The bulletin contains data in dynamics in the form of tables on main statistical indicators for years, quarters, months, which characterize the social, economic and demographic situation of the country. Information on social and economic situation of CIS countries is presented.
01.12.2016 Experience sharing with Statistical Office of Lithuania
On 30 November–2 December, representatives of the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova are in a study visit at the Statistical Office of Lithuania. The goal of the visit is to discuss about the reorganisation of regional statistical boards.
29.11.2016 "Energy balance of the Republic of Moldova", edition 2016 posted
This compilation contains detailed information on the creation of primary and total energy resources, distribution and final consumption of energy by main economic activities and branches of industry, as well as the characteristic of energy equipment: installed capacity of electric power stations, consumption of fuel for production of electricity and thermal energy.
29.11.2016
The quarterly publication "Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-September 2016" 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 industry, agriculture, investments in long term tangible assets and construction, transport, communications, tourism, domestic trade of goods, insurance, work remuneration, labour force market, unemployment, demographic situation, crimes.
23.11.2016 Training for trainers on use of regional statistics
Between 21st and 22th of November 2016, 12 representatives of National Bureau of Statistics and Territorial statistical offices from Balti, Cahul and Edinet attended a Training of Trainers programme organised within “Improved regional statistics in Moldova” EU project.
25.10.2016 The seminar "The role of geographic information in statistical production processes and data dissemination"
During 24-28 October, Janusz Dygaszewicz, expert in Geographic Information System (GIS) from the Central Statistical Office of Poland, is in a mission at the National Bureau of Statistics. During the mission recent trends and best practices used in the National Statistical Institutes in EU regarding the spatial statistical analysis and use of statistical cartography were presented.
05.09.2016 The quarterly publication "Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-June 2016" 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 industry, agriculture, investments in long term tangible assets and construction, transport, communications, tourism, domestic trade of goods, insurance, work remuneration, labour force market, unemployment, demographic situation, crimes.
01.09.2016 The statistical publication "Aspects of the standard of living of population in 2015" was posted on the website
The publication contains information regarding main social and economic aspects which characterize the welfare level of the population, especially incomes, expenditures, housing conditions, availability of durable goods, household food consumption etc. The information is presented based on the Household Budget Survey in the Republic of Moldova for 2015.
15.08.2016 Training course for NBS IT staff in Oracle database administration
During 25th-29th July 2016 and 8th-12th August 2016, six NBS specialists from IT Department of Bureau of National Statistics (NBS), database administrators had the benefit of being trained in Oracle database adminstration, delivered by „Improved Regional Statistics in Moldova” EU Project.
04.08.2016 Workshop on pilot production survey of small farms
During 26-28 July 2016, "Improved Regional Statistics in Republic Moldova" EU Project, in close cooperation with National Bureau of Statistics organized a Workshop on pilot production survey of small farms in the district of Causeni. The event was designed for all stakeholders involved in preparation and implementation of the pilot survey: NBS Agricultural Statistic staff, NBS local staff in Causeni, supervisors and interviewers.
02.08.2016 The statistical publication "Education in the Republic of Moldova" edition 2016 has been posted on the website in electronic format
The publication contains main statistical indicators that characterize the educational system of the country furring the period 2005-2015. Data are represented by educational levels: general section, pre-primary education, primary and general secondary education, secondary vocational education, postsecondary vocational education, higher education, doctorate and postdoctorate, regional statistics, international statistics.
22.07.2016 National Workshop "Harmonization of the demand and supply of regional statistics”
The EU project "Improved Regional Statistics in Republic of Moldova” in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics, organized on July 13th, 2016 the National Workshop "Harmonization of the demand and supply of regional statistics. The Workshop offered to the main users and producers of regional statistics the opportunity to discuss and agree on the main issues related to the regional statistics production and use in Republic of Moldova and the necessary actions for improvements.
20.06.2016 INTRANET internal communication system of National Bureau of Statistics was launched
On 15- 16 June 2016, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) toghether with STATREG and SIDA Projects support, have launched the internal electronic information system - INTRANET.This network aims to facilitate internal communication at NBS, especially, between central office and regional offices, providing information about the events taking place within the NBS, as well as about internal information, procedures, contact, methodologies etc.
16.06.2016 Data revolution: that's how Moldova will achieve the 2030 Development Agenda
The Republic of Moldova has completed data mapping which is the backbone for the implementation of the 2030 Development Agenda. The exercise was organized under the leadership of the State Chancellery and the National Bureau of Statistics, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Similar pilots are being organized in other seven countries, with UNDP’s assistance.
10.06.2016 Training course on “Use of disparity index for regional development policy”
On 7th and 8th of June in the frame of STATREG Project, a training course on “Use of disparity index for regional development policy” was organized. The event was focused on developing technical skills of participants in order to improve their capacity to use statistical techniques to measure and to analyze regional disparities.
31.05.2016 The quarterly publication "Social-economic situation of the municipality Chisinau in January-March 2016" 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 industry, agriculture, investments in long term tangible assets and construction, transport, communications, tourism, domestic trade of goods, insurance, work remuneration, labour force market, unemployment, demographic situation, crimes.
17.05.2016 The statistical pocket-book "Moldova in figures, edition 2016", posted on the website
National Bureau of Statistics informs that the publication "Moldova in figures, edition 2016" was published in electronic format on the website. The pocket-book contains statistical information regarding demographic, social and economic situation of the country for 2012-2015. The main indicators are presented in territorial aspect.
26.04.2016 Better training skills in the use of regional statistics
Between 19 to 22 April 2016, the STATREG Project organized the first session of the Training of Trainers courses, in the use of regional statistics. Under the programme, participants, the representatives from the National Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Regional Development and Construction, Regional Development Agencies (North, Center and South) and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia, have developed their training skills in the use of regional statistics.
31.03.2016 Republic of Moldova - nr.2 in the world and nr. 1 in Europe on coverage and openness of data
In 2015 the Open Data Watch - Open Data Inventory (ODIN) www.odin.opendatawatch.com assessed the coverage and openness of official statistics in 125 mostly low- and middle-income countries and has developed a report "How open are official statistics?". According to this study, Republic of Moldova has ranked nr.2 in the world and nr. 1 in Europe on coverage and openness of official statistical data.
30.03.2016 Workshop "Education and Training in Regional Statistics in Republic of Moldova"
The EU project "Improved Regional Statistics” in Republic of Moldova, in collaboration with the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and National Bureau of Statistics, organized on March 29, 2016 the Workshop "Education and Training in Regional Statistics in Republic of Moldova".
16.03.2016 "Quarterly statistical bulletin, January-December 2015" posted on the website
The bulletin contains data in dynamics in the form of tables on main statistical indicators for years, quarters, months, which characterize the social, economic and demographic situation of the country. Information on social and economic situation of CIS countries is presented. For the main indicators there are presented methodological notes.