The National Bank of Moldova published first-quarter 2026 sector financial accounts showing that the national economy’s net financial worth improved to negative MDL 121.2 billion at March 31, from negative MDL 126.0 billion at the end of 2025. Financial assets rose to MDL 960.8 billion, while liabilities increased to MDL 1.082 trillion. Net financial worth was equivalent to negative 33.9% of gross domestic product, an improvement of 1.7 percentage points. Households made the largest positive contribution, with net financial worth increasing 3.7% to MDL 266.2 billion. By contrast, nonfinancial corporations’ negative position widened to MDL 326.0 billion, while the negative positions of financial corporations and the general government reached MDL 20.0 billion and MDL 41.4 billion, respectively. Total debt increased 4.3% to MDL 723.3 billion, or 202.1% of GDP, with the financial sector accounting for 42.0% of the total. Loans represented 40.8% of debt and reached MDL 295.3 billion, including MDL 140.0 billion in external loans.
National Bank of Moldova2026-08-07
National Bank of Moldova reports net financial worth improved to negative MDL 121.2 billion as debt rose to MDL 723.3 billion
The National Bank of Moldova reported that the economy’s net financial worth improved to negative MDL 121.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported mainly by households. Total debt rose 4.3% to MDL 723.3 billion, equivalent to 202.1% of GDP.