Moldova’s annual inflation rate rose to 8.6% in September 2026 from 7.0% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2025. Food inflation accelerated to 5.1% from 4.7% in August, with the largest increases recorded in vegetables (+8.0%), fruits (+6.6%), and milk and dairy products (+5.7%), followed by wheat flour and bread, eggs, vegetable oil, and meat, meat preparations and canned goods. Prices of non-food products also rose at a faster pace (9.0% vs. 8.2%), particularly for fuels and motor fuels (+34.5%), as well as footwear, clothing, medicines, and construction materials. Meanwhile, services inflation climbed to 12.6% from 8.1%, amid higher costs for passenger transport, regulated electricity and natural gas tariffs, drinking water supply, sewage services, and public catering. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.7% in September, up from 0.2% in the previous month. source: National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova

Inflation Rate in Moldova increased to 8.60 percent in September from 7 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Moldova averaged 7.80 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Moldova increased to 8.60 percent in September from 7 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Moldova is expected to be 7.50 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 4.30 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 7.0% 6.3% 6.5%
2026-10-09 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 8.6% 7.0% 7.2%
2026-11-10 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 8.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 4924.08 4843.73 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate 5.30 5.40 percent Sep 2026
Food Inflation 5.10 4.70 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 8.60 7.00 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.70 0.20 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 219.50 219.40 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 0.30 0.20 percent Sep 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
8.60 7.00 34.62 -2.30 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Moldova Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months
Moldova’s annual inflation rate rose to 8.6% in September 2026 from 7.0% in the previous month, marking the highest level since March 2025. Food inflation accelerated to 5.1% from 4.7% in August, with the largest increases recorded in vegetables (+8.0%), fruits (+6.6%), and milk and dairy products (+5.7%), followed by wheat flour and bread, eggs, vegetable oil, and meat, meat preparations and canned goods. Prices of non-food products also rose at a faster pace (9.0% vs. 8.2%), particularly for fuels and motor fuels (+34.5%), as well as footwear, clothing, medicines, and construction materials. Meanwhile, services inflation climbed to 12.6% from 8.1%, amid higher costs for passenger transport, regulated electricity and natural gas tariffs, drinking water supply, sewage services, and public catering. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.7% in September, up from 0.2% in the previous month.
2026-10-09
Moldova Inflation Rate Hits 9-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Moldova rose to 7.0% in August 2026 from 6.3% in the previous month, marking the highest level since November 2025. Prices of non-food products accelerated (8.2% vs 6.6% in July), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, clothing, construction materials, and medicines. At the same time, price growth in services rose further (8.1% vs 7.4%), 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 moderated to 4.7% from 5.2%, despite notable increases in eggs, wheat flour and bread, milk and dairy products, vegetables, vegetable oil, fruits, and meat, meat preparations and canned goods. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2% in August, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in the prior month.
2026-09-10
Moldova Inflation Rate Eases in July
Moldova’s annual inflation rate eased to 6.3% in July 2026 from 6.5% in June, marking the lowest reading in four months. The moderation was driven mainly by slower food inflation (5.2% vs. 5.7%), as vegetable price growth slowed sharply. Inflation also eased for bread, meat and eggs, while fresh fruit and dairy prices accelerated modestly. Non-food inflation was broadly stable (6.6% vs. 6.5%), with fuel and lubricants remaining the main source of pressure (18.7% vs. 19.1%). Services inflation edged down slightly (7.35% vs. 7.43%), despite an acceleration in passenger transport costs (28.7% vs. 27.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1% month-on-month in July 2026, matching the 0.1% decline recorded in the previous month.
2026-08-10