The average annual inflation rate in 2022 is projected at 21.9%, while average wages in real terms will decrease by 4.3% in 2022 compared to the previous year.
According to the macroeconomic forecast of the Ministry of Economy of Moldova, in 2023 the average annual inflation growth will be 6.5%, in the next 2 years - 5% annually. At the end of 2022, inflation will be 15.7%, and in 2023-2025 - 5% in each. The average monthly salary in the economy is projected at the level of 10.5 thousand lei this year, which is 16.7% more in nominal terms compared to last year. In real terms, salaries will decrease by 4.3% compared to 2021. In 2023, according to the forecast of the Ministry of Economy, the average salary level will be 11,650 lei (an increase of 11% in nominal terms), in 2024 - 12,850 lei (+10.3%), in 2025 - 14,100 lei (+9.7%). In real terms, the growth of the average monthly salary in 2023-2025 expected at the level of 4.2% to 5.1%. The payroll fund will grow from 78.8 billion lei in 2022 to 105.3 billion lei in 2025. // 31.03.2022 — InfoMarket
