The annual inflation rate in Moldova stood at 6.8% in May 2026, unchanged from the previous month, and remained the highest level since December 2025. Prices of non-food products accelerated (7.2% vs 7.1% in April), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, carpets and other floor coverings, and medicines. At the same time, price growth in services edged up (7.5% vs 6.9%), supported by increases in passenger transport specifically in urban and air, regulated tariffs for electricity supply, rent, education and public catering services. Meanwhile, inflation for food products eased to 5.7% from 6.3% in the previous month, due to notable decreases in vegetables, fresh fruits, eggs, although costs for fish and canned fish, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages continued to rise. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4% in May, slowing from a 1.8% rise in April. source: National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova

Inflation Rate in Moldova remained unchanged at 6.80 percent in May. Inflation Rate in Moldova averaged 7.82 percent from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 34.62 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -2.30 percent in September of 2009. This page provides - Moldova Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Moldova Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Moldova remained unchanged at 6.80 percent in May. Inflation Rate in Moldova is expected to be 5.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Moldova Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 4.20 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-11 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 6.8% 5.8% 6.0%
2026-06-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 6.8% 6.8% 7.0%
2026-07-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 6.8% 5.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 4843.17 4825.65 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate 5.00 5.00 percent May 2026
Food Inflation 5.70 6.30 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 6.80 6.80 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 1.80 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 218.30 217.50 points May 2026
PPI YoY -0.10 1.10 percent May 2026


Moldova Inflation Rate
In Moldova, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is divided in three main groups: Non-Food, accounting for 36 percent of total weight; Food, which represent 38 percent and Services making up the remaining 26 percent. The most important food items are meat (8 percent), milk & dairy products (5 percent), vegetables (4 percent), fruits (3 percent), and bread (2 percent). The non-food items are mainly composed of fuels (6 percent), clothing (4 percent), medical products (3 percent) and footwear (2 percent); and services include housing (9 percent), utilities (7 percent) and transportation (3 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.80 6.80 34.62 -2.30 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Moldova Inflation Rate Steady at 6.8% in May
The annual inflation rate in Moldova stood at 6.8% in May 2026, unchanged from the previous month, and remained the highest level since December 2025. Prices of non-food products accelerated (7.2% vs 7.1% in April), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, carpets and other floor coverings, and medicines. At the same time, price growth in services edged up (7.5% vs 6.9%), supported by increases in passenger transport specifically in urban and air, regulated tariffs for electricity supply, rent, education and public catering services. Meanwhile, inflation for food products eased to 5.7% from 6.3% in the previous month, due to notable decreases in vegetables, fresh fruits, eggs, although costs for fish and canned fish, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages continued to rise. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4% in May, slowing from a 1.8% rise in April.
2026-06-10
Moldova Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Moldova rose to 6.8% in April 2026 from 5.8% in the previous month, marking the highest level since December 2025. Prices of non-food products accelerated (7.1% vs 4.8% in March), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, construction materials, and medicines. At the same time, price growth in services edged up (6.9% vs 6.6%), supported by increases in passenger transport, regulated tariffs for electricity supply, drinking water supply and sewage services, and public catering. Meanwhile, inflation for food products remained unchanged at 6.3%, despite notable increases in eggs, vegetables, fruits, milk and dairy products, meat, meat preparations and canned goods, and vegetable oil. On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 1.8% in April, the highest reading in fifteen months, following a 1.3% increase in the prior month.
2026-05-11
Moldova Inflation Rate Rises to 3-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Moldova rose to 5.8% year-on-year in March 2026, up from 5.1% in the previous month, marking the highest level since December 2025. Prices of non-food products accelerated (4.8% vs 1.9% in February), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, construction materials, and medicines. Meanwhile, inflation for food products eased (6.3% vs 6.9%), despite notable increases in eggs, fruits, vegetables, bread, vegetable oil, meat and processed meat, canned goods, and milk and dairy products. Price growth in services also moderated (6.6% vs 7%), supported by increases in water supply and sewage services, electricity, passenger transport, and public catering. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.3% in March, up from 0.5% in the prior month.
2026-04-10