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Public Opinion Survey: Residents of Moldova September 11-October 16, 2018
Public Opinion Survey:Residents of Moldova
September 11-October 16, 2018
Detailed Methodology
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• 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 fieldwork was carried out by Magenta Consulting.
• Data was collected throughout Moldova (with the exception of Transnistria) between September 11 and October 16, 2018
through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,503 permanent residents of Moldova aged 18 and older and eligible to vote and is
representative of the general population by gender, region and settlement size.
• Sampling frame: Moldova Statistical Databank. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, urban/rural and gender.
• 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 for the full sample.
• The response rate was 68 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.
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%
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%
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%
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
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.
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21%
25%
29%
73%
68%
68%
6%
7%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Rural communities(N=831)
Urban communities(not including Chisinau)
(N=356)
Chisinau(N=315)
Right direction Wrong direction Don’t know/No answer
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going in the right direction or wrong direction? (continued)
(Disaggregated by settlement type)
Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
6
1%
4%
3%
10%
4%
5%
7%
7%
30%
31%
38%
45%
48%
44%
52%
49%
15%
15%
7%
9%
7%
6%
7%
7%
50%
46%
49%
33%
39%
42%
32%
35%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
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
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?
7
3%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
5%
3%
5%
2%
2%
4%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
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?
8
2%
4%
2%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
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%
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%
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%
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%
1%
1%
1%
5%
9%
4%
5%
3%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
4%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
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
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, how will the economic situation of Moldova change in the next 12 months?
9
6%
11%
1%
2%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
2%
24%
27%
6%
14%
13%
27%
20%
24%
28%
19%
29%
24%
21%
34%
35%
32%
42%
35%
35%
37%
17%
11%
30%
21%
20%
19%
14%
18%
14%
17%
7%
12%
32%
19%
17%
7%
8%
7%
6%
8%
17%
15%
10%
10%
14%
11%
15%
14%
15%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer
What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at the moment?
10
38%
29%
27%
21%
11%
10%
10%
9%
9%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Low income/Pensions
Corruption
Unemployment
Emigration
High prices/Inflation
Poverty
Roads
Bad government
Economic crisis
Healthcare
Political crisis
Bad politicians
Education
Low standard of living
Citizen indifference
"The stolen billion"
Social assistance
Expensive utilities/Housing
Instability in the country
Crime
Ineffective laws
Uncertainty regarding the future
Lack of exports
Expensive medicines
Conflicts between politicians
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
What are the most important problems facing your village/town at the moment?
11
41%
22%
10%
9%
9%
9%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Roads
Unemployment
Cleanliness
Emigration
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Low income/Pensions
Water supply
Insufficient street lighting
Bad mayor
Lack of public transport
Poor conditions at schools/Kindergartens
Expensive utilities/Housing
High prices/Inflation
Gas supply
Traffic jams
Healthcare system
Corruption
Infrastructure
Lack of cultural centers and activities
Social assistance
Citizen indifference
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
What are the most important problems facing you and your household?
12
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
50%
12%
11%
8%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Low income/Financial problems
Unemployment
Health problems
Emigration
High prices/Inflation
Expensive utilities/Housing
Poverty
No firewood
Poor social assistance
Loneliness
House needs to be repaired
Expensive medicines
No place to sell our products
Water supply
Low standard of living
Family problems
No trash utilities
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Roads
How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in Moldova?
13
2%
2%
1%
5%
2%
2%
1%
3%
4%
2%
5%
3%
5%
3%
1%
4%
9%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
24%
26%
25%
21%
17%
21%
16%
27%
22%
27%
23%
29%
25%
23%
18%
41%
31%
7%
11%
12%
24%
17%
20%
23%
24%
44%
44%
43%
41%
41%
42%
41%
37%
37%
40%
41%
36%
39%
36%
43%
30%
26%
23%
22%
26%
34%
33%
31%
33%
32%
17%
14%
14%
18%
24%
20%
25%
20%
27%
21%
24%
21%
22%
29%
27%
16%
26%
66%
58%
54%
37%
44%
43%
39%
39%
13%
14%
17%
15%
16%
15%
17%
14%
10%
10%
8%
10%
9%
9%
11%
9%
7%
3%
6%
6%
3%
5%
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
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?
14
57%
58%
71%
74%
78%
60%
61%
68%
71%
71%
24%
21%
14%
12%
9%
17%
17%
19%
17%
16%
8%
11%
9%
6%
7%
13%
17%
10%
9%
9%
11%
10%
6%
8%
6%
10%
5%
3%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
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
Do you consider the country to be governed in the interest of the majority of people or in the interest of some groups?
16
17%
5%
7%
5%
7%
8%
10%
78%
90%
89%
91%
89%
85%
86%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
7%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
Majority of people Some groups Don't know/No answer
How big of a problem is corruption in Moldova today?
17
72%
66%
64%
60%
62%
61%
58%
53%
57%
59%
61%
80%
73%
81%
73%
87%
87%
89%
75%
85%
80%
82%
77%
24%
25%
26%
25%
27%
31%
33%
37%
31%
33%
29%
15%
21%
14%
18%
8%
8%
7%
19%
11%
16%
14%
16%
2%
3%
2%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
5%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
2%
2%
4%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
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%
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
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
Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
18
29%
20%
16%
8%
6%
6%
4%
3%
3%
1%
6%
22%
20%
11%
12%
12%
8%
4%
4%
3%
1%
5%
30%
21%
8%
11%
7%
7%
4%
3%
5%
2%
6%
30%
22%
10%
9%
9%
7%
4%
3%
4%
1%
3%
20%
25%
11%
10%
13%
7%
3%
2%
6%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
The Parliament
Public servants (doctors, teachers, policemen)
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Judical branch
Business leaders, oligarchs
Political parties and leadership of parties
The President
Local officials
Everywhere
Other
Don't know/No answer
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?
19
59%
67%
63%
71%
22%
23%
23%
18%
6%
4%
5%
4%
4%
3%
5%
4%
9%
3%
4%
3%
March 2017
October 2017
June 2018
October 2018
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
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?
(continued)
20
74%
72%
61%
18%
19%
18%
3%
4%
7%
2%
2%
10%
3%
2%
4%
Rural communities(N=831)
Urban communities(not including Chisinau)
(N=356)
Chisinau(N=315)
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
(Disaggregated by settlement type)
For whom have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?
21
60%
29%
16%
3%
2%
2%
1%
2%
13%
67%
25%
18%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
11%
72%
19%
23%
4%
5%
1%
1%
8%
6%
63%
26%
25%
4%
5%
2%
7%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Doctors/Hospital employee
Police
Educator/University official
Kindergarten administrator
Local government official
Border official
Judge/Lawyer
Other
Don't know/No answer
October 2018; N=393 June 2018; N=510 October 2017; N=456 March 2017; N=478
(Respondents who had to do this in the last 12 months; respondents permitted to supply three answers)
Politics
Which politicians or public persons do you trust the most?
23
27%
14%
13%
6%
6%
4%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
12%
27%
12%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Igor Dodon
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Pavel Filip
Vladimir Plahotniuc
Zinaida Grecianii
Ilan Shor
Vladimir Voronin
Renato Usatii
Irina Vlah
Ion Ceban
Andrian Candu
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or members of the Moldovan government?
24
47%
40%
39%
36%
35%
34%
28%
24%
23%
22%
20%
13%
11%
10%
8%
47%
46%
53%
58%
56%
58%
61%
61%
60%
70%
70%
72%
82%
40%
33%
3%
2%
0%
2%
1%
3%
3%
1%
2%
5%
1%
40%
48%
6%
11%
6%
6%
7%
7%
7%
12%
10%
6%
8%
10%
6%
10%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Andrei Nastase
Zinaida Greceanii
Vladimir Voronin
Pavel Filip
Maia Sandu
Ilan Shor
Dorin Chirtoaca
Andrian Candu
Vlad Plahotniuc
Renato Usatii
Iurie Leanca
Mihai Ghimpu
Valeriu Munteanu
Viorel Cibotaru
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard of Don't know/No answer
You may have heard that Andrei Nastase won the popular vote to become mayor of Chisinau on June 3, 2018. The Supreme Court later
decided to cancel the election result. Do you approve or disapprove the Court’s decision to cancel the
election results?
25
16%
13%
13%
35%
23%
Nationwide (N=1,503)
Strongly approve
Somewhat approve
Somewhat disapprove
Strongly disapprove
Don’t know/No answer
14%
12%
18%49%
8%
Chisinau(N=315)
Attitudes Toward the President, Government and Local Authorities
Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of the President of Moldova Igor Dodon?
27
31%
26%
28%
27%
27%
23%
22%
21%
20%
20%
15%
14%
15%
15%
14%
29%
33%
33%
32%
34%
2%
4%
3%
6%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
Do you approve or disapprove of the Filip government?
28
5%
6%
7%
7%
6%
7%
20%
22%
29%
28%
23%
26%
19%
26%
20%
16%
22%
16%
42%
39%
35%
41%
39%
37%
14%
7%
9%
8%
10%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
What are the most important problems that the Filip government must solve?
29
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
35%
25%
15%
10%
9%
6%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Wages/Pensions
Job creation
Tackling corruption
Emigration
Roads
Economic performance
Consumer prices
Solving problems of citizens
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Assistance to young people
Assistance to pensioners
Living conditions
Heathcare system
Government should quit
Social assistance
Poverty
Education reform
Build a team of professionals
Recovering the "stolen billion"
Development of agriculture
Issues of public order
Carry out reforms
Do you approve or disapprove of the parliamentary majority led by the Democratic Party?
30
3%
5%
6%
6%
18%
21%
18%
21%
26%
22%
23%
17%
45%
46%
47%
49%
8%
6%
6%
7%
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
Do you think that the Moldovan parliament is responsive to the needs of citizens like you?
31
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
7%
13%
14%
18%
17%
19%
20%
27%
29%
30%
32%
32%
70%
57%
53%
49%
46%
46%
2%
2%
3%
2%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
Very responsive Rather responsive Rather not responsive 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)?
32
21%
19%
21%
28%
36%
35%
38%
32%
21%
23%
19%
16%
18%
20%
15%
19%
4%
3%
7%
5%
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
*Below the central government, Moldova is divided administratively into three municipalities, two autonomous regions and 32 districts
which are referred to as raions. The raions are governed by a locally-elected council.
Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of your local government (i.e. mayor, local councilors and raion councilors)?
(continued)
33
35%
34%
4%
37%
34%
18%
12%
11%
29%
13%
16%
37%
11%
4%
3%
Rural communities(N=831)
Urban communities(not including Chisinau)
(N=356)
Chisinau(N=315)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
(Disaggregated by settlement type)
Parliamentary Elections
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary elections?
35
75%
61%
62%
60%
62%
64%
59%
18%
26%
24%
23%
25%
21%
28%
3%
5%
8%
7%
6%
6%
5%
2%
5%
3%
7%
5%
5%
4%
1%
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
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 parliamentary elections?
(Disaggregated by age)
36
56%
58%
61%
32%
28%
27%
5%
7%
4%
4%
5%
4%
3%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(N=240)
30-49 years old(N=529)
50+ years old(N=734)
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
Do you feel that the upcoming parliamentary elections will be free and fair?
37
8%
24%
24%
33%
11%
Completely free and fair
Somewhat free and fair
Somewhat not free and fair
Not free and fair at all
Don’t know/No answer
Do you feel that the upcoming parliamentary elections will be free and fair?
(Disaggregated by settlement type)
38
3%
10%
10%
26%
20%
26%
26%
22%
23%
35%
34%
31%
9%
14%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Chisinau(N=315)
Urban communities(not including Chisinau)
(N=236)
Rural communities(N=831)
Completely free and fair Somewhat free and fair Somewhat not free and fair
Not free and fair at all Don't know/No answer
If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
39
30%
11%
11%
10%
4%
3%
2%
1%
<1%
1%
6%
4%
16%
4%
4%
8%
10%
7%
4%
5%
<1%
1%
1%
11%
6%
38%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Sor" (Sor)
Our Party (Usatii)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Other
None of the parties
Will not vote
Don’t know/No answer
First choice Second choice
If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
40
32%
12%
12%
12%
4%
4%
2%
1%
<1%
<1%
1%
4%
15%
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)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Sor" (Sor)
Our Party (Usatii)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No answer
(Likely voters: N=1,317)
In making your decision about who to vote for Parliament, which issue from the following is the most important for your vote?
Which issues are the second and third by importance?
41
41%
22%
9%
6%
7%
4%
6%
2%
1%
2%
15%
24%
16%
11%
12%
11%
6%
2%
2%
2%
13%
14%
11%
18%
14%
10%
9%
6%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Corruption
The economy
Roads and infrastructure
Emigration
Healthcare
Education
The “stolen billion”
Foreign policy
EU and Eurasian Economic Union
Don't know/No answer
First choice Second choice Third choice
42
2%
8%
1%
10%
1%
6%
3%
9%
22%
39%
1%
5%
1%
4%
2%
6%
4%
12%
23%
42%
1%
4%
1%
4%
2%
7%
8%
8%
20%
44%
Don't know/No answer
The "stolen billion"
EU and Eurasian Economic Union
Healthcare
Foreign policy
Emigration
Education
Roads and infrastructure
The economy
Corruption
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
18 to 35 years old (N=431) 36 to 50 years old (N=376) 51+ years old (N=714)
In making your decision about who to vote for Parliament, which issue from the following is the most important for your vote?
(Disaggregated by age)
When voting for a candidate to represent your district in parliament, what is more important to you?
43
48%
50%
9%
6%
4%
2%
4%
11%
4%
6%
29%
22%
2%
3%
June 2018
October 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
The candidate as a person
The party or bloc the candidate represents
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 candidate is independent
All are equally important
Don’t know/No answer
If there are two candidates running for parliament in your district 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?
44
45%
10%
43%
2%
Man
Woman
Makes no difference for me
Don’t know/No answer
Have you ever engaged in any of the following activities?
45
17%
12%
12%
12%
8%
6%
4%
4%
2%
82%
87%
86%
86%
89%
92%
93%
94%
95%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
2%
3%
2%
2%
Participate in a protest
Sign a petition
Attend a political meeting
Contact an elected official
Post on social media about political issues
Participate in a boycott
Join or support a formal or informalorganization with a political agenda
Join a political party
Run for political office
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Are you interested in engaging in any of the following activities within the next several years?
46
29%
24%
22%
18%
16%
12%
9%
8%
7%
67%
72%
74%
78%
78%
84%
86%
86%
88%
4%
4%
4%
4%
6%
4%
5%
6%
5%
Participate in a protest
Sign a petition
Attend a political meeting
Contact an elected official
Participate in a boycott
Post on social media about political issues
Join a political party
Join or support a formal or informalorganization with a political agenda
Run for political office
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Have you seen any political activists working in your area in the last 12 months?
47
27%
30%
16%
27%
19%
18%
30%
27%
66%
63%
81%
70%
78%
81%
67%
70%
7%
7%
3%
3%
3%
1%
3%
3%
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
Yes No Don't know/No answer
If yes, which political party did the political activists in your area represent?
48
50%
41%
41%
20%
16%
13%
11%
8%
6%
4%
2%
1%
1%
1%
8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Sor Party (Sor)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Dignity and Truth” (Nastase)
Our Party (Usatii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
European People's Party of Moldova (Leanca)
Christian Democratic People's Party (Ciobanu)
Nation Unity Party (Salaru)
Liberal Reformist Party (Hadarca)
Green Ecologist Party (Prohnitchi)
Don’t know/No answer
(Respondents who reported having seen political activists working in their area: N=412; Respondents allowed to provide multiple answers)
International Relations
How would you assess current relations between Moldova and each of the following countries?
50
68%
64%
55%
54%
52%
12%
13%
12%
19%
15%
14%
16%
29%
15%
16%
5%
7%
4%
12%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
European Union
Romania
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer
Which of these countries do you consider to be the most important economic partner, political partner and threat for Moldova?
51
40%
32%
22%
37%
29%
5%6%
10%
5%
2% 2%
15%
4%
1%
4%
25%
13%
23%24%
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. During this round of polling, 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 greatest threat.
If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be?
52
46%
38%
43%
40%
42%
49%
43%
46%
48%
42%
45%
44%
43%
43%
38%
42%
36%
37%
1%
3%
4%
8%
8%
5%
7%
7%
4%
11%
14%
9%
9%
7%
8%
8%
11%
11%
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
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be? (continued)
(Disaggregated by age)
53
69%
53%
38%
23%
35%
43%
2%
3%
7%
6%
9%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old(N=240)
30-49 years old(N=529)
50+ years old(N=734)
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
If a referendum was held today on Moldova joining NATO, how would you vote?
54
31%
19%
16%
21%
27%
22%
21%
22%
23%
31%
35%
40%
42%
45%
43%
41%
43%
35%
15%
19%
24%
21%
18%
22%
30%
21%
23%
23%
27%
20%
16%
10%
13%
8%
14%
19%
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
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?
56
18%
24%
23%
76%
70%
73%
6%
6%
4%
February 2018
June 2018
October 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No Don't know/No answer
What is the main challenge to young people’s political participation in Moldova today?
57
36%
22%
19%
14%
5%
2%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Unemployment/Financial problems
Emigration
Lack of interest or motivation/Disappointment
Lack of confidence, trust and hope in the future
Lack of investment in or support for young people
Political parties do not encourage youth
There are no challenges facing youthparticipation
Don’t know/No answer
Which of the following should be the government’s first priority regarding Moldovan youth?
58
58%
16%
15%
5%
4%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Employment
Educational reform
Institute reforms that make it easier for youth to startbusinesses
Address youth health and psychological issues
Encourage youth participation in public life
Encourage youth participation in political life
Don’t know/No answer
Sources of Information
Which of these media sources do you use for gaining political information?
60
85%
46%
45%
29%
20%
16%
15%
86%
50%
38%
33%
14%
24%
16%
89%
42%
32%
26%
11%
15%
14%
87%
47%
34%
31%
15%
18%
89%
45%
43%
41%
21%
28%
90%
40%
25%
30%
11%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TV – news, programs
Internet
Relatives/Friends
Radio – news, programs
Social media
Articles in newspapers
Debates
October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017 September 2016
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)
Which of these media sources do you use for gaining political information? (Continued)
61
12%
8%
6%
4%
3%
2%
12%
8%
7%
7%
7%
2%
1%
7%
3%
5%
4%
3%
2%
8%
9%
11%
8%
6%
1%
14%
15%
13%
17%
9%
7%
8%
7%
8%
5%
1%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Work colleagues
Billboards/Stands in the streets
Meetings with politicians
Leaflets/Other free information by mail
Articles in magazines
None
Don't know/No answer
October 2018 June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017 September 2016
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)
Which television channels do you watch for political information?
(TV channels mentioned by at least one percent of respondents; respondents permitted to supply several answers)
62
43%
27%
25%
20%
16%
13%
10%
10%
8%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
Pro TV
Publica TV
RTR
NTV
Canal 3
Canal 2
TV8
Accent TV
TNT
N4
CTC
Ren TV
What television channels do you watch for entertainment?
63
23%
19%
14%
14%
14%
12%
11%
8%
7%
5%
5%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Prime TV
RTR
TNT
Moldova 1
NTV
Canal 3
CTC
Canal 2
Pro TV
TV1000
Jurnal TV
Discovery
Publica TV
TV8
N4
RenTV
(TV channels mentioned by at least one percent of respondents; respondents permitted
to supply several answers)
Which of the following is the primary channel you usually watch most of the time if you had to choose one?
64
17%
12%
11%
9%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
2%
6%
10%
9%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
RTR
Pro TV
Canal 3
TNT
NTV
Canal 2
Publica TV
CTC
Other
I do not watch TV
Don't know/No answer
How often do you use the internet?
65
43%
49%
49%
46%
40%
38%
35%
34%
33%
32%
23%
23%
18%
17%
18%
13%
15%
12%
4%
4%
4%
4%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
2%
5%
5%
5%
4%
6%
5%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
7%
8%
5%
8%
7%
4%
4%
4%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
6%
7%
6%
6%
9%
6%
4%
5%
6%
5%
8%
4%
3%
3%
11%
8%
14%
12%
11%
13%
12%
12%
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%
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)
66
68%
67%
68%
73%
74%
30%
32%
30%
26%
25%
2%
1%
2%
1%
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)
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
Do you use any of the following social media sites?
(Respondents who use the internet; respondents permitted to supply several answers)
67
63%
63%
48%
21%
20%
12%
60%
65%
18%
21%
14%
56%
68%
18%
13%
58%
65%
22%
18%
59%
76%
18%
18%
47%
72%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Odnoklassniki
Viber
Vkontakte
October 2018 (N=978) June 2018 (N=1,033) February 2018 (N=960)
October 2017 (N=940) March 2017 (N=946) March 2016 (N=699)
Do you use any of the following social media sites? (continued)
(Respondents who use the internet; respondents permitted to supply several answers)
68
5%
4%
4%
3%
15%
3%
2%
4%
2%
1%
16%
5%
3%
3%
1%
16%
6%
5%
1%
1%
14%
4%
5%
3%
1%
13%
8%
5%
1%
2%
16%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18%
Telegram
MoiMir
LiveJournal
I don’t use social media
October 2018 (N=978) June 2018 (N=1,033) February 2018 (N=960)
October 2017 (N=940) March 2017 (N=946) March 2016 (N=699)
How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?
69
43%
48%
39%
8%
6%
6%
10%
9%
8%
7%
8%
7%
11%
8%
14%
18%
19%
23%
3%
2%
3%
February 2018(N=960)
June 2018(N=1,033)
October 2018(N=978)
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%
16%
35%
49%
9%
28%
38%
24%
1%
4%
77%
7%
5%
7%
87%
8%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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
GEN
DER
AG
EED
UCATIO
NETH
NIC
ITY
RELIG
ION
71
Demographics
72
2%
4%
2%
6%
6%
9%
7%
2%
4%
32%
6%
11%
4%
2%
3%
45%
46%
5%
26%
38%
11%
1%
2%
21%
24%
55%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
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
Refused
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 and goods
Something else
No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
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