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Public Opinion Survey:Residents of Moldova
May 8, 2019 – June 10, 2019
Detailed Methodology
2
• The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene from Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the Center
for Insights in Survey Research. The field work was carried out by Magenta Consulting.
• Data was collected throughout Moldova (with the exception of Transnistria) between May 8, 2019 and June 10, 2019
through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.
• The main sample consisted of 1,243 permanent residents of Moldova aged 18 and older and eligible to vote and is
representative of the general population by age, gender, region and settlement size. 300 booster interviews were
conducted in Chisinau. 617 Chisinau residents were interviewed in total.*
• Sampling frame: Moldova Statistical Databank. Weighting: There are 2 weight coefficients calculated. Data of the main
sample was weighted for 11 regional groups, urban/rural and gender. The data of Chisinau was weighted separately.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used, with the random route and next birthday respondent selection
procedures.
• Stage one: All districts of Moldova are grouped into 11 groups; all regions (with the exception of Transnistria) were
surveyed.
• Stage two: Selection of the settlements (cities and villages).
• Settlements were selected at random.
• The number of settlements selected in each region was proportional to the share of population living in the
particular type of settlement in each region.
• Stage three: Primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent.
• The response rate was 59 percent.
• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
• The survey was funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
*Post-stratification weighting brings the Chisinau sample to 603 respondents.
Mood of the Country
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going in the right direction or wrong direction?
4
34%30%
33% 32%
27%31%
19%
40%
37%
42%
33%
41%
38%
22% 21%
38% 41%
13% 11%10%
32%
16%
26%
24% 24%27%23%
58%61%
57%54%
58%55%
66%
42%
51%47%
54%
45%
53%
73% 74%
51%47%
79%83% 82%
62%
78%
73%69%
71%68% 68%
8% 9% 10%14% 15% 14% 15%
17%
12% 11%13% 14%
9%5% 5%
11% 12%8% 5% 8% 6% 6%
1%7%
5% 5%9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Mar-
04
Nov-0
4
Apr-
06
Mar-
07
Apr-
08
Nov-0
8
Jun-0
9
Nov-0
9
Feb-1
0
May-1
0
Sep-1
0
Feb-1
1
Aug-1
1
Dec-1
1
Jan-1
2
Jun-1
4
Sep-1
4
Oct-
15
Mar-
16
Sep-1
6
Mar-
17
Oct-
17
Feb-1
8
Jun-1
8
Oct-
18
Dec-1
8
Jun-1
9
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
*In December 2014, news broke of a major banking scandal involving nearly $1 billion missing from three state banks. The scandal is
often referred to as “the stolen billion.”
**In 2016, Moldova conducted the first popular election of the president since 1996. Igor Dodon was elected in the second round
contest on November 13, 2016.
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going in the right direction or wrong direction?
5
23%
22%
68%
70%
9%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nationwide
Chisinau
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
6
6%
5%
45%
51%
7%
3%
40%
37%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nationwide
Chisinau
I am satisfied; change is happening at the right pace
I am dissatisfied; change is not happening fast enough
I am dissatisfied; change is happening too fast
No change is taking place
Don’t know/No answer
Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
7
1%
4%
3%
10%
4%
5%
7%
7%
10%
6%
30%
31%
38%
45%
48%
44%
52%
49%
46%
45%
15%
15%
7%
9%
7%
6%
7%
7%
10%
7%
50%
46%
49%
33%
39%
42%
32%
35%
33%
40%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
I am satisfied; change is happening at the right pace
I am dissatisfied; change is not happening fast enough
I am dissatisfied; change is happening too fast
No change is taking place
Don’t know/No answer
Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in Moldova changed?
8
1%
1%
14%
18%
37%
35%
31%
25%
15%
19%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in Moldova changed?
9
3%5%
3%4%2%2%1%2%2%2%5%
3%5%
2%2%4%6%
1%1%1%
1%1%2%3%
1%
23%26%
24%24%
13%20%
9%8%11%
14%18%
25%23%
15%13%
20%22%
4%6%6%
16%15%
16%18%18%
20%18%
37%37%
36%32%
30%30%
22%34%
24%30%
28%27%
34%20%
31%33%24%
16%23%25%
35%45%42%
45%41%
40%35%
25%22%
27%27%
29%28%
42%39%
38%30%
26%22%
17%31%
28%23%
21%34%
32%30%
29%21%24%
22%23%
21%25%
9%6%5%
10%20%
15%20%
10%21%19%17%18%
18%29%
22%14%
19%42%
36%35%
15%16%14%10%
13%14%
19%
3%4%5%4%
6%5%5%
7%4%5%6%5%3%3%4%
6%7%
4%2%3%3%3%3%4%4%2%3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
April 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your household changed?
10
1%
1%
12%
12%
54%
52%
24%
22%
8%
12%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your household changed?
11
2%4%2%3%2%1%1%1%1%1%4%1%4%1%2%2%4%
1%1%1%
1%1%1%2%1%
16%23%
25%19%
11%15%
9%7%8%11%
14%16%
18%13%10%
18%21%
4%5%7%11%12%12%
16%13%
15%12%
48%47%
44%41%
37%39%
32%46%
36%42%
36%34%
43%39%
41%45%
38%24%
32%42%
53%56%53%
56%54%
51%52%
22%20%
22%23%
25%27%
36%34%
36%29%29%
31%18%
28%29%
24%19%
33%33%
24%23%19%23%
17%23%21%
22%
10%5%5%
9%16%
14%17%
9%16%
15%14%15%14%17%15%
9%15%
35%27%
23%10%12%9%8%
9%9%
12%
1%1%1%
5%9%
4%5%3%4%2%4%3%3%2%3%2%3%4%2%2%2%1%2%2%
1%1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
April 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
Janauary 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at the moment?
12
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers; problems mentioned by at least 2 percent of respondents)
37%
27%
20%
20%
19%
13%
11%
10%
8%
6%
6%
5%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
4%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Low income/Pensions
Jobs/Unemployment
High prices/Inflation
Corruption
Emigration
Bad government
Poverty
Roads
Economic crisis
Conflicts between politicians
Healthcare
Citizen indifference
Instability in the country
Bad politicians
Housing problems
Rural communities are forgotten
Education
Crime
Don't know/No answer
What are the most important problems facing your village/town at the moment?
13
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers; problems mentioned by at least 2 percent of respondents)
39%
18%
10%
9%
8%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Roads
Jobs/Unemployment
Cleanliness
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Water supply
Bad mayor
Emigration
Low income/Pensions
Lack of public transport
Gas supply
High prices/Inflation
Poor infrastructure
Insufficient street lighting
Lack of cultural centers/activities
Citizen indifference
Housing problems
Healthcare system
Poor conditions in schools/kindergartens
Corruption
Don't know/No answer
What are the most important problems facing you and your household?
14
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers; problems mentioned by at least 2 percent of respondents)
38%
10%
9%
7%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
29%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Low income/Financial problems
Jobs/Unemployment
Health problems
Emigration
House needs to be repaired
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Water supply
Gas supply
Expensive utilities/Housing problems
High prices/Inflation
Poor social assistance
Expensive medicines
Loneliness
Don't know/No answer
How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in Moldova?
15
3%
4%
23%
22%
32%
29%
39%
40%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer
Which of these statements is closest to your own point of view?
16
74%
68%
19%
21%
6%
9%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Our society needs serious reforms (structural and systemic change)
Our society needs gradual reforms which preserve the existing system
Our society has to be protected from the forces who want to change the current order
Don't know/No answer
Views on Corruption
How big of a problem is corruption in Moldova today?
18
74%
77%
17%
15%
5%
3%
1%
1%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
It is a very big issue It is a big issue It is not a big issue It is not an issue at all Don't know/No answer
How big of a problem is corruption in Moldova today?
19
72%
66%
64%
60%
62%
61%
58%
53%
57%
59%
61%
80%
73%
81%
73%
87%
87%
89%
75%
85%
80%
82%
77%
72%
77%
24%
25%
26%
25%
27%
31%
33%
37%
31%
33%
29%
15%
21%
14%
18%
8%
8%
7%
19%
11%
16%
14%
16%
21%
15%
2%
3%
2%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
5%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
2%
2%
4%
4%
3%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
5%
8%
10%
6%
5%
3%
5%
7%
4%
6%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
November 2004
March 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
It is a very big issue It is a big issue It is not a big issue It is not an issue at all Don't know/No answer
What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in Moldova?
20
39%
19%
22%
9%
4%
2%
5%
41%
20%
20%
12%
3%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Lack of government control and oversight
Poverty and necessity
The actions of business leaders and oligarchs
Education levels of citizens
Custom and history
Other
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide Chisinau
What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in Moldova?
21
39%
22%
19%
9%
4%
2%
5%
34%
25%
25%
8%
3%
1%
5%
42%
20%
22%
10%
4%
1%
2%
42%
17%
21%
9%
5%
2%
5%
36%
21%
27%
9%
4%
1%
3%
38%
21%
25%
11%
2%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Lack of government control and oversight
The actions of business leaders and oligarchs
Poverty and necessity
Education levels of citizens
Custom and history
Other
Don't know/No answer
June 2019 December 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017
Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
22
20%
18%
14%
13%
9%
7%
5%
4%
2%
8%
19%
15%
15%
11%
12%
8%
7%
5%
5%
1%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Public servants (doctors, teachers, policemen)
The Parliament
Business leaders/Oligarchs
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Judicial branch
Political parties and leadership of parties
Everywhere
The President
Local officials
Other
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide Chisinau
Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
23
20%
18%
14%
13%
9%
7%
13%
30%
10%
16%
6%
9%
20%
29%
6%
16%
8%
6%
20%
22%
12%
11%
12%
8%
21%
30%
7%
8%
11%
7%
22%
30%
9%
10%
9%
7%
25%
20%
13%
11%
10%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Public servants (doctors, teachers, policemen)
The Parliament
Business leaders/Oligarchs
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Judicial branch
Political parties and leadership of parties
June 2019 December 2018 October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017
Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova? (Continued)
24
5%
4%
2%
8%
2%
4%
4%
1%
5%
3%
4%
3%
1%
6%
3%
4%
4%
5%
5%
4%
3%
6%
4%
4%
3%
1%
3%
6%
3%
2%
1%
2%
0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9%
Everywhere
The President
Local officials
Other
Don't know/No answer
June 2019 December 2018 October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017
In the past 12 months, how often, if ever, have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?
25
60%
69%
22%
17%
5%
4%
7%
5%
6%
5%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Never 1 or 2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times Don’t know/No answer
For whom have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?
26
60%
21%
15%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
19%
59%
25%
19%
4%
4%
1%
1%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Doctors /Hospital employee
Police
Educator/University official
Kindergarten administrator
Local government official
Judge/Lawyer
Border official
Other
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide; N=328 Chisinau; N=204
(Respondents who had to do this in the last 12 months; respondents permitted to supply three answers)
Politics
Are people in Moldova afraid or not to openly express their political views?
28
34%
41%
26%
22%
23%
19%
15%
14%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Majority are afraid Many are afraid Some are afraid Nobody is afraid Don't know/No answer
Which politicians or public persons do you trust the most?
29
26%
11%
9%
8%
7%
4%
4%
3%
2%
1%
1%
12%
11%
33%
18%
6%
11%
10%
6%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
2%
13%
8%
43%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Igor Dodon
Vladimir Plahotniuc
Maia Sandu
Andrei Nastase
Ilan Shor
Zinaida Grecianii
Pavel Filip
Vladimir Voronin
Ion Ceban
Dorin Chirtoaca
Andrian Candu
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide Chisinau
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or members of the Moldovan government?
30
55%
42%
39%
39%
38%
33%
28%
27%
24%
22%
17%
14%
42%
51%
50%
54%
52%
60%
59%
65%
58%
60%
66%
69%
2%
4%
3%
1%
4%
2%
7%
6%
6%
6%
3%
5%
7%
6%
7%
6%
8%
6%
11%
13%
11%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Ilan Sor
Zinaida Grecianii
Vladimir Voronin
Pavel Filip
Vlad Plahotniuc
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Andrian Candu
Dorin Chirtoaca
Iurie Leanca
Renato Usatii
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard Don't know/No answer
What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or members of the Moldovan government?
31
42%
39%
35%
33%
33%
32%
30%
29%
22%
21%
13%
11%
56%
55%
61%
62%
64%
63%
65%
64%
73%
69%
75%
80%
1%
1%
1%
2%
3%
2%
2%
6%
4%
4%
3%
5%
4%
6%
5%
8%
9%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Zinaida Grecianii
Ilan Sor
Vladimir Voronin
Dorin Chirtoaca
Pavel Filip
Vlad Plahotniuc
Andrian Candu
Iurie Leanca
Renato Usatii
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard Don't know/No answer
Chisinau
Attitudes Toward the President, Government and Local Authorities
What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?
33
65%
57%
56%
52%
51%
46%
45%
43%
38%
32%
30%
26%
20%
19%
17%
21%
29%
23%
38%
45%
42%
51%
51%
28%
40%
47%
68%
58%
75%
76%
14%
14%
21%
9%
4%
12%
4%
6%
34%
28%
23%
6%
22%
6%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Moldovan Orthodox Church
Army
Romanian Orthodox Church
Moldovan mass-media
Local authorities
Education system
Police authorities
President’s Office
International Monetary Fund
Central Bank
Central Electoral Commission
Moldovan Government
Courts of justice
Moldovan Parliament
Political parties
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer
What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?
34
58%
56%
49%
48%
44%
40%
39%
35%
34%
33%
26%
21%
16%
14%
11%
29%
34%
31%
32%
50%
53%
57%
62%
62%
50%
60%
65%
79%
80%
85%
13%
10%
20%
20%
6%
7%
4%
3%
4%
17%
14%
14%
5%
6%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Moldovan Orthodox Church
Army
Romanian Orthodox Church
International Monetary Fund
Moldovan mass media
Education system
Police authorities
President’s Office
Local authorities
Central Bank
Central Electoral Commission
Courts of justice
Moldovan Government
Political parties
Moldovan Parliament
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer
Chisinau
Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of the President of Moldova Igor Dodon?
35
21%
27%
16%
21%
18%
16%
42%
32%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
What are the most important problems that the next government must solve?
36
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers; problems mentioned by at least 2 percent of respondents)
38%
29%
13%
13%
11%
8%
8%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Wages/Pensions
Job creation
Emigration
Consumer prices
Tackling corruption
Living conditions
Roads
Economic performance
Assistance to young people
Heathcare system
Conflict between parties in Parliament
Assistance to pensioners
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Social assistance
More attention to rural areas
Education reform
Development of agriculture
Poverty
Government should quit
Means for increasing of export
Judical reform
Reopening of factories, plants
Decreasing taxes, fees
Don't know/No answer
34%
15%
13%
12%
10%
10%
8%
7%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Wages/Pensions
Job creation
Tackling corruption
Living conditions
Economic performance
Emigration
Assistance to young people
Consumer prices
Establishing order in the parliament
Roads
Education reform
Heathcare system
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Social assistance
Government should quit
Good management
Poverty
Assistance to pensioners
Judical reform
Invest in local businesses
Joining Europe
Making laws work
Decreasing taxes and fees
Lowering prices for utilities
Don't know/No answer
(Chisinau respondents; Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers; problems mentioned by at least 2 percent of respondents)
What are the most important problems that the next government must solve?
37
Do you think that the Moldovan parliament is responsive to the needs of citizens like you?
38
3%
1%
22%
13%
28%
31%
44%
51%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
December 2018
June 2019
Very responsive Rather responsive Rather unresponsive Not responsive at all Don't know/No answer
Do you think that the Moldovan parliament is responsive to the needs of citizens like you?
39
1%
1%
11%
13%
32%
31%
53%
51%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Very responsive Rather responsive Rather unresponsive Not responsive at all Don't know/No answer
Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of your local government (i.e. mayor, local councilors and raion councilors)?
40
7%
23%
29%
33%
32%
22%
27%
18%
5%
4%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
Local Elections
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next local elections?
42
60%
69%
26%
19%
4%
4%
5%
4%
5%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next local elections?
43
59%
63%
75%
24%
22%
15%
5%
5%
3%
6%
4%
4%
6%
6%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(n=215)
30-49 years old(n=368)
50+ years old(n=660)
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
(Disaggregated by age)
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next local elections?
44
56%
53%
67%
27%
32%
21%
6%
4%
3%
7%
3%
6%
4%
9%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(n=140)
30-49 years old(n=201)
50+ years old(n=262)
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
(Chisinau respondents; disaggregated by age)
If local elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which political
party would you vote?
45
32%
15%
12%
7%
6%
3%
1%
1%
1%
3%
19%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Political party “Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Political party "Sor" (Sor)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No answer
(Likely voters: n=1,085)
If local elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which political
party would you vote?
46
25%
12%
15%
10%
5%
3%
2%
1%
1%
2%
4%
21%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Political party “Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Political party "Sor" (Sor)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
ACUM Bloc
Our Party (Usatii)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No answer
(Chisinau respondents; likely voters: n=514)
In making your decision about who to vote for in the upcoming local elections, which issue from the following is the most important for your
vote? Which issues are the second and third by importance?
47
53%
11%
10%
8%
8%
4%
2%
2%
1%
1%
19%
14%
18%
16%
15%
8%
4%
3%
2%
1%
13%
21%
12%
11%
16%
9%
7%
5%
5%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Economic issues (i.e. unemployment, lowwages, pensions, prices, etc.)
Healthcare and access to medical services
Roads
Emigration
Infrastructure/Access to public services (i.e.gas, water, electricity, sewage systems, etc.)
Education
Cleanliness (on the streets), trash collection
Public transportation
Street lighting
Don't know/No answer
First choice Second choice Third choice
In making your decision about who to vote for in the upcoming local elections, which issue from the following is the most important for your
vote? Which issues are the second and third by importance?
48
52%
10%
9%
9%
8%
5%
3%
2%
1%
1%
17%
13%
16%
14%
17%
11%
6%
4%
1%
1%
13%
19%
12%
10%
11%
8%
14%
9%
3%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Economic issues (i.e. unemployment, lowwages, pensions, prices, etc.)
Healthcare and access to medical services
Emigration
Roads
Infrastructure, access to public services (i.e.gas, water, electricity, sewage systems, etc.)
Education
Cleanliness (on the streets)/Trash collection
Public transportation
Street lighting
Don't know/No answer
First choice Second choice Third choice
Chisinau
When voting for a candidate to serve as mayor and councilor in your locality, what is more important to you?
49
42%
38%
8%
5%
4%
4%
1%
3%
3%
2%
13%
11%
29%
37% 1%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The candidate as a person
The party or bloc the candidate represents
The fact that the candidate is independent
The fact that the candidate is from my city/raion/village
The fact that the candidate is a well-known national political leader
The fact that the candidate is a trusted local figure
All are equally important
Don't know/No answer
If there are two candidates running for local elections and they have the same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a man and one is a
woman, which candidate are you more likely to support?
50
27%
34%
10%
12%
62%
52%
1%
2%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Man Woman Makes no difference for me Don’t know/No answer
I will read you a list of several attributes a candidate running for office may have. For each attribute, please tell me if it would make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate, or if it would not matter?
51
23%
18%
16%
15%
4%
3%
53%
60%
49%
60%
61%
53%
18%
19%
29%
22%
32%
40%
5%
3%
6%
3%
3%
4%
Candidate is from theparty in power
Candidate is 35 years oldor younger
Candidate has never heldoffice before
Candidate is female
Candidate has a differentethnic background
Candidate has a differentreligion
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
More Makes no difference to me Less Don’t know/No answer
I will read you a list of several qualities voters commonly seek in politicians. For each quality, please tell me it is more likely for men to have it, for
women to have it, or if both genders are equally likely to have it?
52
32%
30%
18%
15%
14%
12%
4%
6%
3%
10%
13%
5%
63%
63%
77%
74%
72%
82%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Strength
Leadership skills
Experience
Ability to communicate
Ability to listen
Higher education
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Man Woman Both Don’t know/No answer
Do you feel that the February 24 parliamentary elections were free and fair?
53
11%
14%
24%
24%
26%
23%
29%
28%
10%
11%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Completely free and fair Somewhat free and fair Somewhat not free and fair
Not free and fair at all Don’t know/No answer
International Relations
How would you assess current relations between Moldova and each of the following countries?
55
63%
58%
55%
53%
39%
15%
20%
22%
19%
23%
15%
17%
14%
24%
18%
7%
5%
9%
4%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Romania
European Union
Ukraine
Russia
United States
Good Neither good nor bad Bad No answer
Nationwide
Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important economic partner, political partner and threat for Moldova?
56
36%
28%
20%
33%
28%
4%
8%7%
3%
1% 1%
12%
3%
7%
13%
36%
14%
23% 22%
Economic partner Political partner Threat
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Russia European Union Romania United States Ukraine None Don't know/No answer
*Previously, IRI allowed respondents to provide multiple responses to this question. Beginning in October 2018, IRI limited respondents
to one answer in order to indicate which of the countries represented Moldova’s most important economic partner, most important
political partner and most serious threat.
Nationwide
Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important economic partner, political partner and threat for Moldova?
57
26%
21%
24%
40%
35%
2%
8%7%
3%
1% 1%
11%
1%2%
6%
16%
40%
18%
20%
18%
Economic partner Political partner Threat
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Russia European Union Romania United States Ukraine None Don't know/No answer
*Previously, IRI allowed respondents to provide multiple responses to this question. Beginning in October 2018, IRI limited respondents
to one answer in order to indicate which of the countries represented Moldova’s most important economic partner, most important
political partner and most serious threat.
Chisinau
If Moldova could join only one international economic union, which one should it be?
58
54%
47%
27%
37%
8%
5%
3%
3%
8%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Independent Other Don’t know/No answer
If Moldova could join only one international economic union, which one should it be?
(Disaggregated by age)
59
74%
53%
35%
16%
31%
48%
4%
6%
5%
1%
2%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(n=215)
30-49 years old(n=368)
50+ years old(n=660)
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Independent Other Don’t know/No answer
If Moldova could join only one international economic union, which one should it be?
(Chisinau respondents; disaggregated by age)
60
77%
63%
35%
9%
22%
41%
7%
7%
10%
2%
1%
4%
5%
7%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(n=140)
30-49 years old(n=201)
50+ years old(n=263)
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Independent Other Don’t know/No answer
If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how would you vote?
61
29%
19%
33%
41%
19%
16%
18%
24%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau
Nationwide
For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer
If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how would you vote?
62
31%
19%
16%
21%
27%
22%
21%
22%
23%
22%
19%
31%
35%
40%
42%
45%
43%
41%
43%
35%
32%
41%
15%
19%
24%
21%
18%
22%
30%
21%
23%
25%
16%
23%
27%
20%
16%
10%
13%
8%
14%
19%
21%
24%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer
Youth Political Engagement
Do you think that today’s generation of young people has a good future in Moldova?
64
28%
24%
59%
68%
13%
8%
Chisinau
Nationwide
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
Do you think that today’s generation of young people has a good future in Moldova?
65
18%
24%
23%
28%
24%
76%
70%
73%
67%
68%
6%
6%
4%
5%
8%
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
December 2018
June 2019
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
Sources of Information
Which of these media outlets do you use for political information?
67
82%
48%
38%
29%
22%
18%
14%
10%
7%
7%
7%
4%
2%
74%
63%
38%
22%
36%
24%
18%
15%
12%
11%
12%
5%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
TV (News/Programs)
Internet
Relatives/Friends
Radio (News/Programs)
Social media
Debates
Articles in newspapers
Work colleagues
Meetings with politicians
Billboards/Stands in the streets
Leaflets/Other free information by mail
Articles in magazines
None
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide Chisinau
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)
Which television channels do you watch for political information?
(TV channels mentioned at least by 1 percent of respondents)
68
44%
23%
20%
19%
18%
16%
15%
7%
7%
6%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
36%
14%
23%
18%
14%
25%
14%
5%
9%
6%
3%
2%
3%
1%
1%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
NTV
RTR
Pro TV
Publica TV
Canal 2
TV8
Canal 3
TNT
Accent TV
N4
CTC
Canal 1
2+
Nationwide Chisinau
Which television channels do you watch for entertainment?(TV channels mentioned at least by 1 percent of respondents)
69
26%
17%
16%
12%
9%
7%
6%
6%
5%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
20%
11%
16%
6%
11%
6%
8%
7%
6%
4%
4%
4%
3%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Prime TV
RTR
NTV
Moldova 1
TNT
Canal 2
Jurnal TV
CTC
Canal 3
Pro TV
TV1000
N4
Discovery
TV8
Publica TV
Canal D
RenTV
Noroc TV
Nationwide Chisinau
Which of the following is the primary channel you watch most of the time if you had to choose one?
70
23%
8%
8%
8%
6%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
7%
15%
6%
17%
4%
7%
5%
9%
6%
3%
3%
2%
1%
2%
1%
6%
24%
10%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
NTV
RTR
Jurnal TV
Pro TV
Publica TV
TNT
Canal 2
Canal 3
TV8
N4
CTC
Other
I do not watch TV
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide Chisinau
Which of these media outlets do you use for political information?
71
82%
48%
38%
29%
22%
18%
14%
83%
44%
38%
26%
21%
20%
17%
85%
46%
45%
29%
20%
15%
16%
86%
50%
38%
33%
14%
16%
24%
89%
42%
32%
26%
11%
14%
15%
87%
47%
34%
31%
15%
18%
89%
45%
43%
41%
21%
28%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TV (News/Programs)
Internet
Relatives/Friends
Radio (News/Programs)
Social media
Debates
Articles in newspapers
June 2019 December 2018 October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)
Which of these media outlets do you use for political information? (Continued)
72
10%
7%
7%
7%
4%
2%
14%
11%
7%
7%
4%
2%
12%
6%
8%
4%
3%
2%
12%
7%
8%
7%
7%
2%
1%
7%
5%
3%
4%
3%
2%
8%
11%
9%
8%
6%
1%
14%
13%
15%
17%
9%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Work colleagues
Meetings with politicians
Billboards/Stands in the streets
Leaflets/Other free information by mail
Articles in magazines
None
Don't know/No answer
June 2019 December 2018 October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)
How often do you use the internet?
73
49%
61%
3%
4%
5%
4%
3%
3%
5%
5%
35%
23%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nationwide
Chisinau
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer
How often do you use the internet?
74
49%
47%
43%
49%
49%
46%
40%
38%
35%
34%
33%
32%
23%
23%
18%
17%
18%
13%
15%
12%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
2%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
4%
6%
5%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
7%
8%
5%
8%
7%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
6%
7%
6%
6%
5%
7%
9%
6%
4%
5%
6%
5%
8%
4%
3%
3%
11%
8%
14%
12%
11%
13%
12%
12%
35%
33%
34%
32%
36%
38%
37%
42%
41%
46%
47%
48%
52%
56%
45%
51%
51%
52%
48%
59%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
3%
2%
6%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2019
December 2018
October 2018
June 2018
February 2018
October 2017
March 2017
September 2016
March 2016
October 2015
September 2014
June 2014
January 2012
December 2011
August 2011
February 2011
September 2010
May 2010
February 2010
November 2009
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer
Do you own a smartphone which can access the internet?
(Respondents who use the internet)
75
88%
82%
11%
17%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau(n=461)
Nationwide(n=809)
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Do you own a smartphone which can access the internet?
(Respondents who use the internet)
76
68%
67%
68%
73%
74%
74%
82%
30%
32%
30%
26%
25%
22%
17%
2%
1%
2%
1%
1%
4%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017(n=946)
October 2017(n=940)
February 2018(n=960)
June 2018(n=1,033)
October 2018(n=978)
December 2018(n=815)
June 2019(n=809)
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Do you use any of the following social media sites?
(Respondents who use the internet)
77
66%
58%
56%
33%
32%
26%
11%
8%
7%
5%
4%
1%
12%
1%
80%
61%
45%
41%
44%
30%
14%
16%
10%
7%
13%
2%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Viber
Odnoklassniki
Facebook Messenger
Vkontakte
MoiMir
Telegram
LiveJournal
I don’t use social media
Don't know/No answer
Nationwide (n=809) Chisinau (n=461)
Do you use any of the following social media sites?
(Respondents who use the internet)
78
66%
58%
56%
33%
32%
26%
11%
66%
47%
57%
24%
23%
13%
63%
48%
63%
21%
20%
12%
60%
65%
18%
21%
14%
56%
68%
18%
13%
58%
65%
22%
18%
59%
76%
18%
18%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Viber
Odnoklassniki
Facebook Messenger
Vkontakte
June 2019 (N=809) December 2018 (N=815) October 2018 (N=978) June 2018 (N=1033)
February 2018 (N=960) October 2017 (N=940) March 2017 (N=946)
Do you use any of the following social media sites? (Continued)
(Respondents who use the internet)
79
8%
7%
5%
4%
1%
12%
6%
6%
5%
3%
2%
13%
4%
5%
4%
3%
15%
2%
3%
4%
2%
1%
16%
5%
3%
3%
1%
16%
6%
5%
1%
1%
14%
4%
5%
3%
1%
13%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
MoiMir
Telegram
LiveJournal
I don’t use social media
June 2019 (N=809) December 2018 (N=815) October 2018 (N=978) June 2018 (N=1033)
February 2018 (N=960) October 2017 (N=940) March 2017 (N=946)
How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?
80
36%
34%
9%
8%
13%
11%
13%
10%
15%
14%
14%
22% 1%
Chisinau (n=461)
Nationwide(n=809)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer
(Respondents who use the internet)
How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?
81
43%
48%
39%
40%
34%
8%
6%
6%
9%
8%
10%
9%
8%
10%
11%
7%
8%
7%
6%
10%
11%
8%
14%
14%
14%
18%
19%
23%
19%
22%
3%
2%
3%
2%
1%
February 2018(n=960)
June 2018(n=1,033)
October 2018(n=978)
December 2018 (n=815)
June 2019 (n=809)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer
(Respondents who use the internet)
Demographics
Demographics
47%
53%
17%
30%
53%
10%
30%
35%
24%
1%
6%
74%
5%
7%
8%
85%
7%
1%
4%
3%
46%
54%
23%
33%
44%
5%
24%
32%
38%
1%
9%
78%
6%
4%
3%
76%
15%
2%
6%
1%
Male
Female
18-29 years
30-49 years
50 years and older
Unfinished secondary
Secondary
Vocational
Higher, incomplete higher
No answer
Romanian
Moldovan
Russian
Ukrainian
Other
Russian Orthodox
Romanian Ortodox
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
GEN
DER
AG
EED
UCATIO
NETH
NIC
ITY
RELIG
ION
Nationwide Chisinau
83
Demographics
84
1%
5%
3%
4%
4%
9%
8%
3%
4%
34%
9%
11%
3%
1%
38%
47%
7%
31%
48%
12%
1%
2%
22%
23%
55%
1%
8%
4%
9%
5%
12%
11%
6%
28%
6%
6%
2%
2%
52%
53%
2%
8%
38%
12%
1%
3%
88%
3%
9%
Manager/Director/Patron
Specialist
Technician
White collar
Services/Trade
Blue collar
Unqualified worker
Farmer
Student
Retired (not working)
Housewife
Unemployed/Looking for a job
Unemployed/Not looking for a job
Other
My salary or the income of enterprise or family farm
The salary or income of some of the members of my family
Sale of products of the part-time farm
Use of products of the part-time farm
Social benefits
The help of relatives/friends in a form of money/food/goods
Other
Don't know/No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
OCCU
PATIO
NBASIC
SO
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F L
IVELIH
OO
DSETTLEM
EN
TTYPE
Nationwide Chisinau
