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  • Anca Dragu, Governor

    1st Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00;
    Telephone: +373 22 822 606.


  • Vladimir Munteanu, First Deputy Governor

    2nd Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00;
    Telephone: +373 22 822 606.


  • Tatiana Ivanicichina, Deputy Governor

    3rd Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00;
    Telephone: +373 22 822 607.


  • Constantin Șchendra, Deputy Governor

    4th Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00;
    Telephone: +373 22 822 607.

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Annual inflation

The annual rate of inflationAnnual inflation rate represents the increase of consumer prices during a month this year compared with the same month last year. It is calculated as a ratio (expressed in percentage terms) between the price index during a month this year and price index during the same month last year, calculated on the same basis, minus 100. Statistical surveys on consumer prices are carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBM sets its inflation target at the level of 5.0 percent annually, calculated based on the consumer price index (inflation rate for the last twelve months – each month of this year compared with the same month of last year), with a possible deviation of ±1.5 percentage points. (Source: Medium-term monetary policy strategy of the NBM. in March 2024 was 3,94 percent.

According to the latest round of forecast, the average annual inflation rate will reach a level of 13.6 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024.

Official exchange rates

  • USD 17.6353
  • EUR 19.1590
  • UAH 0.4521
  • RON 3.8557
  • RUB 0.1890
1 USD = 17.6353 MDL
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There are no any obligations for the National Bank of Moldova to execute banking transactions in the foreign currency using these rates. The official foreign currency rates are fixed and used for accounting purposes only. Read more...

NBM Interest rates

21.03.2024 - Today
  • Base rate3.75%
  • Overnight deposits1.75%
  • Overnight credits5.75%

The base rate is approved as the reference rate for the main short-term monetary policy operations. The deposit and lending facility is part of a symmetrical corridor of ± 2 p.p. to the base rate.

The decision of the National Bank of Moldova aims to slow down the decrease in inflation and keep it within the range of variation of ±1.5 percentage points from the target of 5.0 %, which is considered the optimal level for economic growth and development of the Republic of Moldova in the medium term.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, is on a working visit to Bucharest, where she will hold talks with representatives of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, the Financial Supervisory Authority and the National Bank of Romania (NBR).

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, asserts that the adoption of innovative measures in the payment system is essential for advancing the economic digitisation agenda and ensuring sustainable growth in the Republic of Moldova. The statement was made during recent meetings with Visa and Mastercard representatives.

RCA Data represents an automated state information system used for the exact determination of the insurance premium to be paid by each insured. This system also allows the exchange of information with internal affairs bodies for the purpose of exercising the control function regarding the possession of RCA insurance and Green Card.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, today held talks with Her Excellency Fern Horine, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Moldova.

Banks in the Republic of Moldova

Licensed banks operate in the market freely and independently from the NBM, the Government and other government authorities. The NBM licenses, supervises and regulates their activity.

Calendar of data dissemination

12.04.2024

Prices of precious metals

  • XAG 15.8558
  • XAU 1340.4732
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The prices for gold and silver are prices expressed in Moldovan Leu for a gram of fine gold and for a gram of fine silver. More...

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, held today in Calarasi a public lecture on the role and objectives of the central bank, before a group of high school pupils from the district, and their teachers.

According to preliminary data in Quarter IV, 2023, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 522,87 million, the capital account recorded a positive balance amounting to US$ 17,62 million, and the financial account recorded a net inflow of US$ 461,04 million. As of 12/31/2023, the international investment position amounted to US$ -6 566,59 million, while the gross external debt totaled US$ 10 465,65 million.

According to preliminary data in Quarter IV, 2023, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 522,87 million, the capital account recorded a positive balance amounting to US$ 17,62 million, and the financial account recorded a net inflow of US$ 461,04 million.

According to preliminary data, the net international investment position recorded US$ -6 566,59 million as of 12/31/2023 (or -39,7% as a ratio to GDP), 6,2% more as compared to the end of 2022.

According to preliminary data, the gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova increased by 9,1% as compared to the end of 2022 and totaled 10 465,65 million as of 12/31/2023, which is 63,3% as a ratio to GDP (-2,8 p.p. as against 12/31/2022).

The statement was made by NBM Governor, Anca Dragu, at the Banking 2.0 conference, dedicated to exploring synergies between technology, innovation and sustainability within the governance of the financial sector.

The statement was made by NBM Governor, Anca Dragu, at the Banking 2.0 conference, dedicated to exploring synergies between technology, innovation and sustainability within the governance of the financial sector.

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