OCTOBER 2026 EDITION

Business Barometer · Republic of Moldova

The voice of business. The data behind the economy.

Discover how entrepreneurs perceive the business environment, employment, investment and the economic outlook in Moldova.

KEY FIGURES

The business environment in figures

October 2026 · 514 companies surveyed · National results

General perception index

−16.62%

Difference between positive and negative responses

Negative · No change · Positive

Investment

+4.47%

Balance of responses

Number of employees

+2.72%

Balance of responses

Turnover

−3.50%

Balance of responses

Profit

−16.54%

Business climate in the sector

−26.46%

Actions of the authorities

−25.29%

The economy in general

−51.75%

Source: Business Barometer, October 2026. Balances are expressed in percentage points.

CLOSE TO COMPANIES

Surveys that give entrepreneurs a voice

The Business Barometer brings together the perceptions of companies on both banks of the Nistru River. It offers an accessible tool for authorities, investors, business organizations and the general public.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Beyond the figures: the economy as seen by entrepreneurs

Launched in 2022, the Business Barometer is a research tool that analyzes how the economic environment in the Republic of Moldova is evolving, through the experiences and perceptions of entrepreneurs and investors on both banks of the Nistru River.

The platform presents the results of research carried out among companies, highlighting the challenges they face, their development opportunities and the areas where support measures are needed.

FOCUS · 2026

2026.

2026 edition – Companies’ readiness for the European single market

The 2026 edition analyzes how prepared companies are for integration into the European single market, the difficulties they face in adapting to its requirements and the support they need to become more competitive.

The survey covered 514 companies on both banks of the Nistru River, offering insight into the needs of the business community and a basis for designing economic policies and initiatives tailored to the realities of the Republic of Moldova.

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companies surveyed on both banks of the Nistru River

PROJECT PARTNERS

The project is implemented by the Association of Romanian Investors in the Republic of Moldova (AIR), under the aegis of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as development partner and funder.

A STRUCTURED APPROACH

A tool to understand and to act

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We listen to companies

Anonymous answers that reflect the reality experienced by entrepreneurs.

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We measure change

Seven indicators to monitor activity and perceptions of the economic environment.

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We support decision-making

Results that are easy to explore and that contribute to the economic dialogue.

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With financial support from

This website was produced with the financial support of the European Union, through the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or UNDP.