Apartments and houses put into operation (2016 - 2017 - 2018)

Every year, the primary real estate market becomes a subject of discussion among both businessmen and ordinary people. The total number of real estate put in operation fluctuates from year to year due to several economic, social and political factors...

Every year, the primary real estate market becomes a subject of discussion among both businessmen and ordinary people. The total number of real estate put in operation fluctuates from year to year due to several economic, social and political factors.

In this article we will try to show which are the actual numbers of apartments and houses into operation both in Chisinau and around Moldova according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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Apartments and houses put into operation in 2020

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The National Bureau of Statistics informs that according to preliminary data, in 2020, 6906 dwellings (individual apartments and houses) were put into operation, with 2088 dwellings (or 23.2%) less than in 2019. The total area of housing put into operation in 2020 amounted to 545.5 thousand m², or 20.7% less than in 2019.

By region, we have the following statistics in 2020:

  • Chisinau - 5,529 dwellings put into operation
  • North region - 489 dwellings put into operation
  • Center region - 620 dwellings put into operation
  • South region -179 dwellings put into operation
  • ATU Gagauzia - 89 dwellings put into operation

CONCLUSION

In 2020, the total number of dwellings put into operation increased by 23.2% compared to the similar period of 2019.

Housing put into operation in 2019

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In the period from January to December 2019, 8994 residential properties with a total area of ​​688.2 thousand square meters were put into operation.

The largest share of housing commissioned was registered in urban area - 7990 housing units with a total area of ​​567.3 thousand square meters. m.

Statistical data by region:

  • Chisinau - 7512 houses
  • Northern regions - 353 houses
  • Central regions - 779 houses
  • Southern regions - 238 houses
  • ATU Gagauzia - 112 houses

Conclusion

In 2019, the total number of houses put into operation increased by 33.2% compared to the same period in 2018.

Housing put into operation in 2018

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Between January and December 2018, 6008 homes with a total area of 471.6 thousand m2 were put into operation, of which 4532 apartments and 1476 individual housing.

In the urban area 5330 dwellings with a total area of 389.1 thousand m2 were put into operation. In the rural area, 678 dwellings with a total area of 82.5 thousand m2 were put into operation.

By region, we have the following statistical data:

  • Chisinau - 4755
  • Northern Region - 296
  • Central Region - 712
  • Southern Region - 160
  • UTA Gagauzia - 85

Conclusion

In 2018, the number of dwellings in operation decreased by 17.5% compared to the same period of 2017.

Housing put into operation in 2017

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According to NBS data, 7236 dwellings (apartments and individual housing dwellings) with a total area of 571.8 thousand m²  were put into operation in January-December 2017.

In the urban area, 6841 dwellings with a total area of 521.0 thousand m2 were put into operation. In the rural area - 395, with a total area of 50.8 thousand m2.

By regions, in 2017, we have the following statistical data on the total number of dwellings in operation:

  • Chisinau - 6216
  • Northern Region  - 272
  • Central Region - 510
  • Southern Region - 146
  • UTA Gagauzia - 92

Conclusion

In 2017, the total number of dwellings in operation increased by 19.9% compared to the level recorded in 2016.

Housing put into operation in 2016

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According to the data provided by the National Bureau of Statistics, 5402 dwellings with a total area of 497.5 thousand m² were put into operation in 2016, of which 4152 are apartments and 1240 are individual dwellings.

In the urban area 4830 dwellings with a total area of 422.3 thousand m2 were put into operation. In the rural area - 572, with a total area of 75.2 thousand m2.

Housing put into operation in 2016, by region:

  • Chisinau - 4510
  • Northern Region  - 347
  • Central Region - 364
  • Southern Region - 110
  • UTA Gagauzia - 71

Conclusion

In 2016, we have a decrease in the total number of dwellings by 18.4% compared to the same period of 2015.

Source: statistica.md

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Victor Cernomorcenco

Author: Victor Cernomorcenco

Realization of the analysis by Victor Cernomorcenco, specialist in real estate in Chisinau and representative of Acces Imobil.

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