Significant Expansion Across Construction Segments
Moldova's construction sector has demonstrated remarkable growth, with production increasing by a substantial 37.3% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2025. This data, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS), underscores a period of significant expansion within the industry.
A detailed breakdown reveals strong performance across various segments:
- Capital repair works saw the most considerable surge, rising by 42.9%.
- New constructions also experienced robust growth, increasing by 37.6%.
- Maintenance and current repair works grew by 37.1%.
Conversely, 'other construction works' registered a slight decrease of 1.6% during the same period.
Quarterly Performance and Economic Contribution
The impressive growth in the first nine months of 2025 follows a strong trajectory throughout the year. The third quarter of 2025 alone saw a 40.2% increase in the volume of construction works compared to the third quarter of 2024. This builds on a 45.3% rise in the second quarter of 2025 and an 18.7% increase in the first quarter of 2025, both compared to their respective periods in the previous year.
The construction sector has been a key driver of Moldova's broader economic performance. In the second quarter of 2025, the sector's output grew by 7.2%, contributing 0.5% to the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) advance and holding a 6.5% share in the national economy. Moldova's GDP itself expanded by 1.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, with construction, alongside the energy and IT sectors, identified as primary contributors.
Outlook and Context
This period of growth marks a significant turnaround for the sector. In 2024, Moldova's construction output grew by 4.8%, recovering from a 2.5% decline in 2023. Looking ahead, managers within the construction sector anticipate continued moderate growth in the fourth quarter of 2025. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects Moldova's GDP to grow by 1.5% in 2025 and further strengthen to 3.8% in 2026, indicating a positive economic outlook that could further support the construction industry.
7 Comments
Donatello
These statistics feel inflated. What's the real situation for ordinary citizens?
Leonardo
Seeing such strong performance across various construction segments is encouraging for national development, but it's crucial that this doesn't come at the expense of preserving Moldova's cultural heritage or green spaces.
Habibi
It's great to see the construction sector contributing significantly to GDP after previous declines, but I hope this expansion prioritizes much-needed public infrastructure alongside commercial and residential projects.
Comandante
Growth at what cost? Environmental impact and quality issues are often overlooked.
Raphael
Building a better future, brick by brick! So proud of this progress.
Muchacho
37% growth? Sounds like a bubble waiting to burst. Be cautious.
Coccinella
This robust growth undoubtedly creates jobs and stimulates related industries, however, the government must ensure strict oversight to prevent corruption and maintain high construction standards.