2. 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 September 23 and October 17, 2017
through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,514 permanent residents of Moldova aged 18 and older and eligible to vote and is
representative of the general population by age, gender, education, region and settlement size.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used, with 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).
o Settlements were selected at random.
o The number of settlements selected in each region was proportional to the share of population living in the
particular type of the settlement in each region.
• Stage Three: Primary sampling units were described.
• Sampling frame: Moldova Statistical Databank. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, urban/rural, and gender.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent.
• The response rate was 65 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.
4. 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%
58%
61%
57%
54%
58%
55%
66%
42%
51%
47%
54%
45%
53%
73% 74%
51%
47%
79%
83% 82%
62%
78%
8% 9% 10%
14% 15% 14% 15%
17%
12% 11%
13% 14%
9%
5% 5%
11% 12%
8% 5% 8% 6% 6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Mar-04
Nov-04
Apr-06
Mar-07
Apr-08
Nov-08
Jun-09
Nov-09
Feb-10
May-10
Sep-10
Feb-11
Aug-11
Dec-11
Jan-12
Jun-14
Sep-14
Oct-15
Mar-16
Sep-16
Mar-17
Oct-17
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.
**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.
5. Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
5
1%
4%
3%
10%
4%
30%
31%
38%
45%
48%
15%
15%
7%
9%
7%
50%
46%
49%
33%
39%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
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
6. Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in
Moldova changed?
6
3%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
5%
3%
5%
2%
2%
4%
6%
1%
1%
1%
23%
26%
24%
24%
13%
20%
9%
8%
11%
14%
18%
25%
23%
15%
13%
20%
22%
4%
6%
6%
16%
15%
37%
37%
36%
32%
30%
30%
22%
34%
24%
30%
28%
27%
34%
20%
31%
33%
24%
16%
23%
25%
35%
45%
25%
22%
27%
27%
29%
28%
42%
39%
38%
30%
26%
22%
17%
31%
28%
23%
21%
34%
32%
30%
29%
21%
9%
6%
5%
10%
20%
15%
20%
10%
21%
19%
17%
18%
18%
29%
22%
14%
19%
42%
36%
35%
15%
16%
3%
4%
5%
4%
6%
5%
5%
7%
4%
5%
6%
5%
3%
3%
4%
6%
7%
4%
2%
3%
3%
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
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
7. Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your household
changed?
7
2%
4%
2%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
4%
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%
48%
47%
44%
41%
37%
39%
32%
46%
36%
42%
36%
34%
43%
39%
41%
45%
38%
24%
32%
42%
53%
56%
22%
20%
22%
23%
25%
27%
36%
34%
36%
29%
29%
31%
18%
28%
29%
24%
19%
33%
33%
24%
23%
19%
10%
5%
5%
9%
16%
14%
17%
9%
16%
15%
14%
15%
14%
17%
15%
9%
15%
35%
27%
23%
10%
12%
1%
1%
1%
5%
9%
4%
5%
3%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
4%
2%
2%
2%
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
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer
8. In your opinion, how will the economic situation of Moldova
change in the next 12 months?
8
6%
11%
1%
2%
1%
4%
1%
24%
27%
6%
14%
13%
27%
20%
29%
24%
21%
34%
35%
32%
42%
17%
11%
30%
21%
20%
19%
14%
7%
12%
32%
19%
17%
7%
8%
17%
15%
10%
10%
14%
11%
15%
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
Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer
9. What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at
the moment?
9
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
42%
36%
28%
15%
14%
12%
11%
9%
7%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Low income/Pensions
Unemployment
Corruption
Emigration
Poverty
High prices/Inflation
Bad government
Economic crisis
Roads
Government indifference
Healthcare
Expensive utilities/Housing
Citizen indifference
Conflicts between politicians
Political crisis
Low standard of living
Expensive medicine
Education
Social assistance
Crime
10. What are the most important problems facing your village/town at
the moment?
10
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
43%
18%
12%
10%
9%
8%
7%
7%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Roads
Unemployment
Cleanliness
Water supply
Insufficient street lighting
Lack of public transport
Low income/Pensions
Emigration
Bad mayor
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Corruption
Gas supply
Expensive utilities/Housing
High prices/Inflation
School closing
Traffic
Lack of parks
Bad infrastructure
Healthcare system
Poverty
11. What are the most important problems facing you and your
household?
11
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
50%
16%
12%
8%
7%
6%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Low income/Financial problems
Unemployment
Health problems
Emigration
Expensive utilities/Housing
High prices/Inflation
No firewood
Expensive medicine/Poor medical services
Loneliness
Poverty
Poor social assistance
Water supply
Poor housing and utilities
12. How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in
Moldova?
12
2%
2%
1%
5%
2%
2%
1%
3%
4%
2%
5%
3%
5%
3%
1%
4%
9%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
24%
26%
25%
21%
17%
21%
16%
27%
22%
27%
23%
29%
25%
23%
18%
41%
31%
7%
11%
12%
24%
17%
44%
44%
43%
41%
41%
42%
41%
37%
37%
40%
41%
36%
39%
36%
43%
30%
26%
23%
22%
26%
34%
33%
17%
14%
14%
18%
24%
20%
25%
20%
27%
21%
24%
21%
22%
29%
27%
16%
26%
66%
58%
54%
37%
44%
13%
14%
17%
15%
16%
15%
17%
14%
10%
10%
8%
10%
9%
9%
11%
9%
7%
3%
6%
6%
3%
5%
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
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer
13. Which of these statements is closest to your point of view?
13
57%
58%
71%
74%
78%
60%
61%
24%
21%
14%
12%
9%
17%
17%
8%
11%
9%
6%
7%
13%
17%
11%
10%
6%
8%
6%
10%
5%
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
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
14. If you could choose only one or the other, which is more important to
you: a democratic system of governance or a prosperous economy?
14
18%
22%
17%
17%
12%
7%
13%
6%
9%
7%
15%
17%
24%
20%
21%
53%
40%
43%
50%
54%
7%
8%
10%
4%
6%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Democracy is definitely more important to me
Democracy is somewhat more important to me
Economic prosperity is somewhat more important to me
Economic prosperity is definitely more important to me
Don’t know/No answer
16. Do you consider the country to be governed in the interest of the
majority of people or the interest of some groups?
16
17%
5%
7%
5%
78%
90%
89%
91%
5%
5%
4%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Majority of people Some groups Don't know/No answer
17. 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%
24%
25%
26%
25%
27%
31%
33%
37%
31%
33%
29%
15%
21%
14%
18%
8%
8%
7%
19%
11%
2%
3%
2%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
5%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
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%
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 2014
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
It is a very big problem It is a big problem It is not a big problem
It is not an problem at all Don't know/No answer
18. What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in
Moldova?
18
36%
27%
21%
9%
4%
1%
3%
38%
25%
21%
11%
2%
1%
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
October 2017 March 2017
19. Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
19
30%
22%
10%
9%
9%
7%
4%
3%
4%
3%
20%
25%
11%
13%
10%
7%
3%
2%
7%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Parliament
Public servants (doctors, teachers, police)
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Business leaders/Oligarchs
Judicial branch
Political parties and party leadership
President
Local officials
Other
Don't know/No answer
October 2017 March 2017
20. 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?
20
59%
67%
22%
23%
6%
4%
4%
3%
8%
2%
1%
1%
March 2017
October 2017
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Never 1 or 2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times Refused to answer Don’t know/No answer
21. For whom did you do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to
receive services?
21
72%
23%
14%
5%
5%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
6%
63%
25%
21%
5%
5%
4%
2%
2%
1%
4%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Doctor/Hospital employee
Educator/University Official
Police
Traffic patrol
Local government official
Kindergarten administrator
Civil servant
Border official
Judge
Tax inspector
Other
Don't know/No answer
October 2017
(N=456)
March 2017
(N=478)
(Respondents who had to do this in the last 12 months; permitted to
supply three spontaneous answers)
23. How much interest do you have in politics?
23
27%
23%
25%
21%
25%
22%
34%
30%
32%
28%
32%
34%
29%
37%
28%
31%
34%
35%
31%
30%
35%
27%
31%
28%
26%
29%
29%
31%
30%
30%
31%
29%
26%
29%
30%
33%
32%
29%
28%
30%
39%
29%
34%
30%
41%
48%
46%
49%
45%
46%
35%
39%
36%
41%
41%
36%
40%
29%
38%
39%
35%
33%
29%
40%
31%
41%
2%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
3%
2%
1%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
March 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
Feburary 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
Interested Medium interest Not interested Don't know/No answer
24. Are people in Moldova afraid to openly express their political views?
24
27%
25%
23%
28%
29%
26%
30%
30%
30%
25%
31%
25%
34%
31%
28%
27%
17%
42%
39%
24%
43%
27%
31%
32%
27%
27%
28%
29%
32%
27%
25%
27%
30%
31%
26%
32%
30%
24%
26%
26%
26%
28%
25%
25%
26%
20%
22%
24%
19%
22%
24%
24%
19%
22%
18%
23%
28%
24%
30%
19%
17%
27%
12%
16%
14%
14%
15%
14%
16%
13%
10%
14%
17%
17%
18%
10%
16%
9%
15%
17%
11%
15%
19%
15%
4%
5%
5%
10%
8%
6%
9%
6%
5%
8%
6%
5%
7%
4%
3%
4%
12%
2%
3%
3%
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
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Majority are afraid Many are afraid Some are afraid Nobody is afraid Don't know/No answer
25. Would you be willing to donate to the political party or political
movement you support?
25
5%
1%
83%
10%
1%
Yes, single donation
Yes, monthly
No
No, I don't support any political party or movement
Don’t know/No answer
26. Which political party or political movement can most successfully
solve the economic and political problems Moldova is facing?
26
25%
11%
6%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2%
37%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No Answer
(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)
27. What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or
members of the Moldovan government?
27
49%
39%
38%
36%
31%
29%
27%
24%
23%
22%
19%
16%
14%
12%
48%
56%
54%
53%
54%
58%
68%
58%
66%
71%
64%
78%
61%
84%
2%
4%
5%
8%
6%
1%
13%
6%
3%
11%
2%
19%
1%
2%
3%
4%
6%
6%
7%
4%
5%
5%
4%
6%
4%
6%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Maia Sandu
Pavel Filip
Zinaida Greceanii
Andrei Nastase
Dorin Chirtoaca
Vladimir Voronin
Andrian Candu
Iurie Leanca
Renato Usatii
Ilan Shor
Vlad Plahotniuc
Valentina Buliga
Mihai Ghimpu
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard of them Don't know/No answer
28. Which politicians or public figures do you trust the most?
28
26%
15%
6%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
11%
38%
8%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Igor Dodon
Maia Sandu
Andrei Nastase
Pavel Filip
Zinaida Grecianii
Vladimir Plahotniuc
Vladimir Voronin
Renato Usatii
Marian Lupu
Andrian Candu
Iurie Leanca
Irina Vlah
Dorin Chirtoaca
Ilan Shor
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
29. What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?
29
65%
59%
57%
52%
49%
48%
40%
39%
38%
36%
32%
29%
28%
23%
19%
14%
26%
28%
35%
40%
47%
46%
55%
37%
58%
60%
50%
67%
53%
63%
76%
81%
9%
13%
8%
8%
4%
6%
5%
24%
4%
4%
18%
4%
18%
14%
4%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Moldovan Orthodox Church
Romanian Orthodox Church
Army
Moldovan mass media
Local authorities
Education system
Police authorities
International Monetary Fund
President’s Office
Healthcare system
Central Bank
Moldovan Government
Central Electoral Commission
Courts of justice
Moldovan Parliament
Political parties
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer
31. Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of the President of
Moldova Igor Dodon?
31
31%
26%
23%
22%
15%
14%
29%
33%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
October 2017
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
32. Do you approve or disapprove of the Filip government?
32
5%
6%
7%
20%
22%
29%
19%
26%
20%
42%
39%
35%
14%
7%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
33. What is your opinion of the activities of each of the following
Moldovan ministries?
33
50%
47%
45%
42%
42%
34%
21%
21%
21%
34%
42%
46%
47%
50%
61%
65%
66%
66%
16%
11%
8%
11%
8%
5%
14%
13%
13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Education, Culture and Research
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and
Environment
Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
Ministry of Finance
Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer
34. What are the most important problems that the Filip government
must solve?
34
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
35%
29%
16%
8%
7%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Wages/Pensions
Job creation
Tackling corruption
Economic performance
Emigration
Roads
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Consumer prices
Assitance to pensioners
Low standard of living
High price of utilities
Social assistance
Healthcare system
Collaboration with the President
Recovering the "stolen billion"
Issues of public order
Education system
35. Do you approve or disapprove of the parliamentary majority led by
the Democratic Party?
35
3%
18%
26%
45%
8%
Strongly approve
Somewhat approve
Somewhat disapprove
Strongly disapprove
Don’t know/No answer
36. Do you think that the Moldovan Parliament is responsive to the
needs of citizens like you?
36
1%
1%
1%
7%
13%
14%
20%
27%
29%
70%
57%
53%
2%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Yes, responsive Somewhat responsive Somewhat not responsive
Not responsive at all Don't know/No answer
37. Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of your local
government (i.e. mayor, local councilors and raion councilors)?
37
21%
36%
21%
18%
4%
Strongly approve
Somewhat approve
Somewhat disapprove
Strongly disapprove
Don’t know/No answer
*Below the central government, Moldova is divided administratively into 3 municipalities, 2 autonomous regions and 32 districts which
are referred to as raions. The raions are governed by a locally-elected council.
39. What is your opinion of the mixed election system, in which half
the deputies are elected on party lists and half in single-mandate
constituencies?
39
21%
21%
22%
30%
18%
15%
23%
21%
16%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
October 2017
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat do not support
Strongly do not support Don’t know/No answer
40. How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary
elections?
40
75%
61%
62%
60%
18%
26%
24%
23%
3%
5%
8%
7%
2%
5%
3%
7%
1%
3%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
41. How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary
elections?
(Disaggregated by age)
41
51%
62%
63%
29%
21%
22%
8%
7%
6%
7%
7%
6%
4%
3%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
18-29 years old
(N=323)
30-49 years old
(N=445)
50+ years old
(N=746)
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
42. If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the
following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
42
30%
21%
8%
4%
4%
2%
2%
1%
<1%
1%
6%
5%
15%
3%
5%
3%
7%
10%
6%
3%
1%
<1%
3%
14%
11%
33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Our Party (Usatii)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Other
None of the parties
Will not vote
Don’t know/No answer
First choice Second choice
43. If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the
following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
43
34%
23%
9%
4%
4%
2%
2%
1%
<1%
2%
3%
1%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Our Party (Usatii)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Other
None of the parties
Will not vote
Don’t know/No answer
(Likely voters: N=1,264)
44. Have you seen any political activists working in your area in the last
12 months?
44
27%
30%
16%
27%
19%
66%
63%
81%
70%
78%
7%
7%
3%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
Yes No Don't know/No answer
45. If so, which political party were the political activists in your area
from?
45
50%
36%
21%
17%
12%
9%
8%
8%
3%
1%
1%
2%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Socialist People's Party of Moldova (Stepaniuc)
Green ecologist Party (Prohnitchi)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Other
Don't know/No answer
(Respondents who have seen political activists working in their area: N=296)
47. How would you assess current relations between Moldova and each
of the following countries?
47
70%
66%
57%
52%
50%
15%
14%
18%
20%
23%
12%
16%
23%
12%
20%
3%
4%
2%
16%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
European Union
Romania
Russia
United States
Ukraine
Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer
49. If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which
one should it be?
49
46%
38%
43%
40%
42%
49%
42%
45%
44%
43%
43%
38%
1%
3%
4%
8%
8%
5%
11%
14%
9%
9%
7%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
50. If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which
one should it be?
(Disaggregated by Age)
50
65%
51%
41%
24%
38%
44%
3%
5%
5%
8%
6%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old
(N= 323)
30-49 years old
(N= 445)
50+ years old
(N= 746)
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
51. If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how
would you vote?
51
31%
19%
16%
21%
27%
22%
31%
35%
40%
42%
45%
43%
15%
19%
24%
21%
18%
22%
23%
27%
20%
16%
10%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer
52. What do you think the future of Transnistria should be?
52
80%
61%
65%
68%
69%
68%
72%
65%
60%
61%
66%
66%
67%
60%
56%
48%
60%
60%
70%
12%
21%
21%
19%
18%
17%
12%
16%
18%
20%
17%
16%
16%
15%
26%
26%
24%
23%
15%
1%
3%
2%
1%
2%
4%
2%
3%
5%
6%
6%
7%
7%
8%
8%
7%
3%
4%
3%
1%
>1%
1%
1%
>1%
1%
>1%
1%
1%
>1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
2%
4%
4%
4%
5%
5%
8%
7%
8%
8%
5%
7%
6%
11%
5%
13%
7%
9%
7%
4%
11%
7%
7%
6%
5%
6%
8%
9%
4%
4%
4%
3%
4%
3%
5%
6%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
April 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
An ordinary region of Moldova, without any autonomous status An autonomous entity within the state of Moldova
A part of the Russian Federation A part of Ukraine
Become independent Don't know/No answer
54. Which of these sources do you use to gain political information?
54
87%
47%
34%
31%
18%
15%
11%
9%
8%
8%
6%
1%
89%
45%
43%
41%
28%
21%
13%
15%
14%
17%
9%
90%
40%
25%
30%
20%
11%
7%
8%
7%
8%
5%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TV – news, programs
Internet
Relatives, friends
Radio – news, programs
Articles in newspapers
Social media
Meetings with politicians
Billboards, stands in the streets
Work colleagues
Leaflets, other free information by mail
Articles in magazines
Don't know/No answer
October 2017 March 2017 September 2016
55. Which television channels do you watch for political information?
(TV channels mentioned at least by 1% of respondents)
55
44%
34%
24%
22%
21%
11%
11%
8%
8%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
Publica TV
Pro TV
RTR
Canal 3
Sanson
NTV
Canal 2
Canal 1
Rossia
TV8
2+
Accent TV
Realitatea TV
TVR1
1+1
TV7
Euronews
56. Which television channels do you watch for entertainment?
(TV channels mentioned at least by 1% of respondents)
56
25%
17%
16%
13%
13%
12%
11%
8%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Prime TV
RTR
NTV
Moldova 1
TNT
Canal 3
Sanson
CTC
Canal 2
Pro TV
Jurnal TV
TV1000
Publica TV
Discovery
Rossia
2+
N4
Canal 1
1+1
RenTV
Acasa
57. If you had to choose one, which of the following channels do you
watch most of the time?
57
20%
12%
10%
7%
7%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
1%
8%
7%
5%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
RTR
Pro TV
TNT
Canal 3
NTV
Publica TV
Canal 2
CTC
Other
I do not watch TV
Don't know/No answer
58. How often do you use the internet?
58
46%
40%
38%
35%
34%
33%
32%
23%
23%
18%
17%
18%
13%
15%
12%
4%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
2%
4%
6%
5%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
7%
8%
5%
8%
7%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
6%
7%
6%
6%
5%
6%
5%
8%
4%
3%
3%
11%
8%
14%
12%
11%
13%
12%
12%
38%
37%
42%
41%
46%
47%
48%
52%
56%
45%
51%
51%
52%
48%
59%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
3%
2%
6%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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
59. Do you own a smart phone which can access the internet?
(Respondents who use the internet)
59
68%
67%
30%
32%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
(N=946)
October 2017
(N=940)
Yes No Don’t know/No answer
60. Do you use any of the following social media sites?
(Respondents who use the internet)
60
65%
58%
22%
18%
5%
6%
1%
1%
14%
76%
59%
18%
18%
5%
4%
3%
1%
13%
72%
47%
14%
5%
8%
1%
2%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Odnoklassniki
Facebook
Instagram
Vkontakte
Twitter
MoiMir
LiveJournal
Linkedin
I don’t use social media
October 2017
(N=940)
March 2017
(N=946)
March 2016
(N=699)
62. Demographics
47%
53%
21%
29%
49%
15%
28%
32%
24%
5%
79%
5%
5%
6%
87%
10%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Men
Women
18-29
30-49
50 and older
Primary/Incomplete secondary
Secondary
Vocational
Higher/Incomplete higher
Romanian
Moldovan
Russian
Ukrainian
Other
Russian Orthodox
Romanian Orthodox
Other
None
GENDERAGEEDUCATIONETHNICITYRELIGION
62
63. Demographics
1%
7%
1%
4%
4%
9%
5%
2%
6%
33%
7%
16%
3%
1%
1%
35%
45%
9%
41%
42%
10%
1%
3%
22%
22%
56%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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
No answer
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 the form of money/food/goods
Something else
No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
OCCUPATIONBASICSOURCESOFLIVELIHOOD
SETTLEMENT
TYPE
63
