Consumer prices
In August 2026, Moldova recorded inflation following two months of deflation
In Moldova, inflation was recorded again in August following two months of falling prices: statistics showed mixed trends in the food sector, non-food goods, and the services sector. The most notable changes occurred in specific categories of goods and rates, indicating a shift in the short-term price trend in the economy.
In Moldova, annual inflation stood at 6.96% in August and once again fell outside the BNM's target range
Annual inflation in Moldova once again exceeded the National Bank's target range in August, halting the recent slowdown. Statistics show a noticeable acceleration in price growth across several major groups of goods and services, although trends in individual segments remain mixed.
Moldova was among Europe's leaders in terms of annual inflation in August
With an annual inflation rate of 6.96% in August, Moldova ranked second in terms of the consumer price index among the European and regional countries analyzed by the National Bank of Moldova over the past 12 months.
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