Moldova state debt reaches 150 billion lei

The state debt of the Republic of Moldova has reached approximately 150.36 billion lei, according to Ministry of Finance data as of September 30, 2026. This figure represents about 38.8% of the country's projected gross domestic product for the year.

Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban has criticized the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) government, alleging that the debt increased by approximately 80 billion lei during their tenure. Ceban questioned the utilization of these borrowed funds, noting that the debt had been around 70 billion lei since the country's independence prior to the current administration's term.

Since the beginning of the year, the state debt has increased by approximately 17.58 billion lei.