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The MDL mirrors the EUR volatility: Moldovan economy adjusts to new realityInflation “not by the book,” or Welcome to the crisis? Data about the Activity of Moldovan Commercial Banks on January 31, 2026The National Bank increases banks' share of equity capital in their operating activitiesIs the National Bank “financing” the state budget to the detriment of the economy? And what do the IMF and commercial banks have to do with it?Inflationary measures amid high inflation, or anticipation of the National Bank of Moldova's Stop-and-Go policyDr. Sándor Csány: Being the 4th largest, OTP in Moldova will grow both organically as well as through possible mergers and acquisitions It seems to be a place, but it is notScott HOCKLANDER: For me, the persistence of Moldovan citizens is not only a learned lesson, but also a great exampleSorin MASLO: "The year 2022 was a turning point for the "Cricova" Wine Combine, the turnover increased by almost 25%"Deposit rates are at their peak. Market conjuncture or Why banks need individuals’ depositsValeriu LAZĂR: "If the state does not support business today, tomorrow it will have no one to collect taxes from.Chisinau Airport as a reflection of statehoodMonetary measures against non-monetary inflationBanks as the fulcrum of the economy: they have increased profits and are preparing for the challenges of the 2H 2022The Ministry of Finance and investors in the State Securities market at the peak of placement volumesThe banking market: turmoil and increased demand. No panicIs Moldova ready for the economic consequences of the war in the neighboring country?Are we heading for hyperinflation? It all depends on the correct diagnosis and the prescribed treatmentWhat is happening in the Government Securities Market and what does the National Bank have to do with it?The wine industry is on the verge of a revolution: Is the industry-specific law bankrupting enterprises? The trap for the oil products marketLászló DIÓSI: Foreign investments come to Moldova due to banking system stabilityWhen there is no program with the IMF, we issue are government securities ...Nikolay BORISSOV: “Acquisition of Moldindconbank is the best procurement in the Moldovan market, albeit the most risky one”Oil Ping Pong GamesBanking 2020 - pandemic, profitableWeird 2020: humility, depression, rebellion, accepting a new realityThe Hunger Games of the foreign exchange marketHow to tame liquidity?Veaceslav IONITA: The government killed the business, but flirted with the populationPeople and Business: Natural and Unnatural SelectionAlexandru BURDEINII: Being ethical becomes vital in business nowadaysMoldova’s Key Macroeconomic IndicatorsPrices at filling stations

Moldova’s Key Financial and Economic Indicators

Indicator Period Data Dynamics
GDP in current prices (mln. MDL) 2025 353520,9 +2,4% compared to the same period in 2024
Official Reserves, mln. EURO at the end of Jan. 2025 5080,7 -0,5% since the begin. of 2026
Individuals Foreign Remittances (mln. USD) Jan.- Feb. 2026 267,62 +19,5% to the of Jan.-Feb. 2026
Inflation Feb. 2026 (12 mon) 5,06% -3,55 p.p.by Feb. 2025
State Budget Revenue (mln. MDL) Jan.- Feb. 2026 10607,2 +3% to the Jan.-Feb. of 2025
External Debt, mln.USD at the end Feb. of the 2026 4811,56 +0,02% since the begin. of 2026
Foreign Direct Investment, mln.USD by the end of the Sep. 2025 6257,31 +14,4% since the beginning of 2025
NBM Base Rate (% annually) from 11.12.2025 5% -1 p.p.
Industrial Production (mln. MDL) 2025 - +5,4% to 2024
Farm Production (mln. MDL) 2025 - +13,8% to of 2024
Export (mln. USD) 2025 3782,7 +6,4% compared to 2024
Import (mln. USD) 2025 10921,6 +20,5% compared to 2024
Average Wages in the Country (leis) IV quart. 2025 16355,1 +8,9% to IV quart. 2024
Uneployment Rate (%) 2025 3,8% -0,2 p.p to 2024
Population at 1 Jan. 2023 2512,8 thous -2% to the situation on Jan 1 2022