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Public Opinion SurveyResidents of Moldova
September 2016
Detailed Methodology
2
• The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Ališauskienė from the public opinion and market research company, Baltic
Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the International Republican Institute. The field work was carried out by
Magenta Consulting.
• Data was collected throughout Moldova (with the exception of Transnistria) between September 1–23, 2016 through face-
to-face interviews at respondents’ homes.
• The main sample consisted of 1,516 permanent residents of Moldova older than the age of 18 and eligible to vote. The
survey also contained an oversample in the capital of Chisinau. It is representative of the general population by age,
gender, education, region and size of the settlement.
• Multistage probability sampling method was used with the random route and next birthday respondent’s selection
procedures.
• Stage One: All districts of Moldova are grouped into 11 groups. All regions of Moldova were surveyed.
• Stage Two: Selection of the settlements – cities and villages.
o Settlements were selected at random.
o The number of selected settlements in each region was proportional to the share of population living in a particular
type of the settlement in each region.
• Stage Three: Primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.8 percent.
• The response rate was 61 percent.
• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
• The survey was funded by the National Endowment for Democracy.
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%
58%61%
57%54%
58%55%
66%
42%
51%
47%
54%
45%
53%
73% 74%
51%
47%
79%
83% 82%
8% 9% 10%
14% 15% 14% 15%17%
12% 11%13% 14%
9%
5% 5%
11% 12%
8%
5%
8%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
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
*In December 2014, news broke of a major banking scandal which resulted in nearly $1 billion missing from three state banks.
Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going in the right direction or wrong direction?
5
10%
13%
82%
80%
8%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
6
1%
4%
3%
30%
31%
38%
15%
15%
7%
50%
46%
49%
4%
4%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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
7
3%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
5%
3%
5%
2%
2%
4%
6%
1%
1%
23%
26%
24%
24%
13%
20%
9%
8%
11%
14%
18%
25%
23%
15%
13%
20%
22%
4%
6%
6%
37%
37%
36%
32%
30%
30%
22%
34%
24%
30%
28%
27%
34%
20%
31%
33%
24%
16%
23%
25%
25%
22%
27%
27%
29%
28%
42%
39%
38%
30%
26%
22%
17%
31%
28%
23%
21%
34%
32%
30%
9%
6%
5%
10%
20%
15%
20%
10%
21%
19%
17%
18%
18%
29%
22%
14%
19%
42%
36%
35%
3%
4%
5%
4%
6%
5%
5%
7%
4%
5%
6%
5%
3%
3%
4%
6%
7%
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
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?
8
2%
4%
2%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
1%
16%
23%
25%
19%
11%
15%
9%
7%
8%
11%
14%
16%
18%
13%
10%
18%
21%
4%
5%
7%
48%
47%
44%
41%
37%
39%
32%
46%
36%
42%
36%
34%
43%
39%
41%
45%
38%
24%
32%
42%
22%
20%
22%
23%
25%
27%
36%
34%
36%
29%
29%
31%
18%
28%
29%
24%
19%
33%
33%
24%
10%
5%
5%
9%
16%
14%
17%
9%
16%
15%
14%
15%
14%
17%
15%
9%
15%
35%
27%
23%
1%
1%
1%
5%
9%
4%
5%
3%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
4%
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
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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?
9
6%
11%
1%
2%
1%
24%
27%
6%
14%
13%
29%
24%
21%
34%
35%
17%
11%
30%
21%
20%
7%
12%
32%
19%
17%
17%
15%
10%
10%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer
In your opinion, how will economic situation of Moldova change in the next 12 months?
What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at the moment?
10
(Three spontaneous answers)
39%
29%
29%
18%
16%
13%
11%
9%
8%
7%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Corruption
Unemployment
Low income/Pensions
Poverty
Bad government
Emigration
Economic crisis
High prices/Inflation
Political crisis
Roads
The stolen billion*
Social assistance
Instability in the country
Crime
Education problems
Low standard of living
Uncertainty about the future
Healthcare system
Bad president
Citizen indifference
*In December 2014, news broke of a major banking scandal which resulted in nearly $1 billion missing from three state banks.
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43%22%
13%
10%
8%
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Roads
Unemployment
Water supply/Drinking water
Cleanliness
Low income/Pensions
Bad mayor
Corruption
Transportation
High prices/Inflation
Gas supply
Sanitation/ Lack of sewerage
Emigration
Poor conditions at schools
Insufficient street lighting
Poverty
Expensive utilities/Housing
Lack of qualified medical personnel
No pharmacy
Lack of parks
Lack of cultural centers/Activities
Social assistance
Bad infrastructure
Lack of play grounds for children
Traffic jams
What are the most important problems that your village/town is facing at the moment?
(Three spontaneous answers)
12
52%
17%
10%
8%
8%
6%
5%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Low incomes/Financial problems
Unemployment
Expensive utilities/Housing
Health problems
High prices/Inflation
Emigration
Poverty
Expensive medicines/Poor medical service
Poor social assistance
Housing/Utilities
Loneliness
Water supply
No problems
What are the most important problems facing you and your household?
(Three spontaneous answers)
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%
24%
26%
25%
21%
17%
21%
16%
27%
22%
27%
23%
29%
25%
23%
18%
41%
31%
7%
11%
12%
44%
44%
43%
41%
41%
42%
41%
37%
37%
40%
41%
36%
39%
36%
43%
30%
26%
23%
22%
26%
17%
14%
14%
18%
24%
20%
25%
20%
27%
21%
24%
21%
22%
29%
27%
16%
26%
66%
58%
54%
13%
14%
17%
15%
16%
15%
17%
14%
10%
10%
8%
10%
9%
9%
11%
9%
7%
3%
6%
6%
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
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer
14
18%
22%
17%
7%
13%
6%
15%
17%
24%
53%
40%
43%
7%
8%
10%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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
If you could have only one or the other, which is more important to you: a democratic system of government or a prosperous economy?
Are people in Moldova afraid to openly express their political views?
15
27%
25%
23%
28%
29%
26%
30%
30%
30%
25%
31%
25%
34%
31%
28%
27%
17%
42%
39%
27%
31%
32%
27%
27%
28%
29%
32%
27%
25%
27%
30%
31%
26%
32%
30%
24%
26%
26%
25%
25%
26%
20%
22%
24%
19%
22%
24%
24%
19%
22%
18%
23%
28%
24%
30%
19%
17%
16%
14%
14%
15%
14%
16%
13%
10%
14%
17%
17%
18%
10%
16%
9%
15%
17%
11%
15%
4%
5%
5%
10%
8%
6%
9%
6%
5%
8%
6%
5%
7%
4%
3%
4%
12%
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
March 2016
September 2016
Majority are afraid Many are afraid Some are afraid Nobody is afraid Don't know/No answer
Which of these statements is closest to your own point of view?
16
57%
58%
71%
74%
78%
24%
21%
14%
12%
9%
8%
11%
9%
6%
7%
11%
10%
6%
8%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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
18
72%66%
64%
60%
62%
61%
58%
53%
57%
59%
61%
80%
73%
81%
73%
87%
87%
89%
24%
25%
26%
25%
27%
31%
33%
37%
31%
33%
29%
15%
21%
14%
18%
8%
8%
7%
2%
3%
2%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
5%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
2%
5%
8%
10%
6%
5%
3%
5%
7%
4%
6%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
3%
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
Janaury 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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
Is corruption a big problem in Moldova today?
Do you consider the country to be governed in the interest of the majority of people or the interest of some groups?
19
17%
5%
78%
90%
5%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
Majority of people Some groups Don't know/No answer
What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in Moldova?
20
43%
23%
20%
7%
2%
2%
3%
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
Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
21
22%
19%
14%
11%
9%
8%
5%
2%
5%
4%
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
Other
Don't know/No answer
Upcoming presidential election
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the upcoming presidential elections?
23
76%
64%
18%
25%
2%
4%
2%
4%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the upcoming presidential elections?
24
56%
68%
64%
28%
23%
26%
6%
4%
4%
8%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years oldN=222
30-49 years oldN=383
50+ years oldN=598
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
25
If the presidential elections were held next Sunday, and the following individuals participated in the election, for whom would
you vote?(Likely voters)
12%
2%
4%
>1%
>1%
1%
1%
3%
3%
5%
12%
13%
13%
30%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Don't know/No answer
Would not vote
Other
Pavel Filip
Alexandru Tănase
Oleg Brega
Mihai Ghimpu
Dumitru Ciubasenco
Iuria Leanca
Vladimir Voronin
Marian Lupu
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Igor Dodon
*Due to a March 4, 2016 ruling of the Moldovan Constitutional Court, Moldovan citizens will directly elect the president on October 30,
2016. This will be the first popular election of the president since 1996.
26
Who would you vote for in a second round if the individual you first mentioned did not participate?
(Likely voters)
38%
13%
16%
>1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
3%
4%
4%
7%
11%
6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Don't know/No answer
Would not vote
Other
Pavel Filip
Alexandru Tănase
Oleg Brega
Mihai Ghimpu
Dumitru Ciubasenco
Iuria Leanca
Vladimir Voronin
Marian Lupu
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Igor Dodon
Politics
How much interest do you have in politics?
28
27%
23%
25%
21%
25%
22%
34%
30%
32%
28%
32%
34%
29%
37%
28%
31%
34%
35%
31%
30%
31%
28%
26%
29%
29%
31%
30%
30%
31%
29%
26%
29%
30%
33%
32%
29%
28%
30%
39%
29%
41%
48%
46%
49%
45%
46%
35%
39%
36%
41%
41%
36%
40%
29%
38%
39%
35%
33%
29%
40%
2%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
3%
2%
1%
1%
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
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2010
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
Interested Medium interest Not interested Don't know/No answer
Which political party or political movement best represents your point of view?
29
(Spontaneous)
24%
10%
10%
9%
6%
3%
2%
1%
1%
23%
11%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Dodon)
Political party ”Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Lupu)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Communist Party of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No Answer
The Government
What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?
31
64%
59%
52%
50%
41%
39%
34%
31%
31%
30%
23%
23%
21%
17%
14%
13%
12%
10%
23%
25%
34%
40%
50%
53%
44%
62%
62%
51%
54%
64%
64%
76%
75%
79%
82%
83%
13%
16%
14%
10%
9%
8%
22%
7%
7%
19%
23%
13%
15%
7%
11%
8%
6%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Moldovan Orthodox Church
Romanian Orthodox Church in Moldova
Army
Moldovan mass media
Education system
Local authorities
International Monetary Fund
Police authorities
Healthcare system
Professional associations
Trade unions
Central Bank
Central Electoral Commission
Moldovan Government
Courts of justice
Political parties
Moldovan Parliament
President’s Office
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer
What is your opinion of the activity of each of the following Moldovan ministers?
32
47%
44%
40%
39%
36%
35%
34%
33%
30%
30%
30%
28%
24%
22%
17%
17%
15%
41%
29%
43%
40%
45%
50%
55%
54%
54%
56%
61%
52%
65%
66%
72%
72%
74%
12%
27%
17%
21%
19%
15%
11%
13%
16%
14%
9%
20%
11%
12%
11%
11%
11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ministry of Culture
Moldova Academy of Science
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Ministry of Informational Technologies and Communications
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Regional Development and Construction
Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family
Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure
Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Justice
Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer
Do you approve or disapprove of the parliamentary majority consisting of the Democratic Party, Liberal Party and former
members of the Liberal Democratic Party and Communist Party?
33
1%
2%
13%
10%
22%
27%
52%
55%
11%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
Do you approve or disapprove of the forming of the Filip government?
34
4%
3%
19%
17%
21%
26%
42%
45%
14%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
*On January 20, 2016, the parliament approved a new government under Prime Minister Pavel Filip. This government was formed with
the support of multiple political parties and independent parliamentarians.
Do you approve or disapprove of the Filip government?
35
5%
2%
20%
20%
19%
28%
42%
41%
14%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer
36
18%
17%
11%
5%
5%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
Job creation
Wages/Pensions
Tackling corruption
Boosting the economy
Consumer prices
Roads
Social assistance
Utilities prices
Agricultural development
Emigration
Recovering the stolen billion
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Social order
Poverty
What are the most important problems that the Filip government must solve?
(Three spontaneous answers)
Do you think the Moldovan Parliament is responsive to the needs of citizens like you?
37
1% 7%
6%
20%
29%
70%
63%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Stongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
Parliamentary elections
Do you support the idea of early parliamentary elections?
39
66%
70%
68%
25%
18%
22%
9%
12%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2106
September 2016
Yes No Don't know/No answer
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary elections?
40
75%
61%
18%
26%
3%
5%
2%
5%
1%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
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?
41
56%
64%
62%
25%
25%
26%
8%
4%
5%
9%
5%
3%
2%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years oldN=222
30-49 years oldN=383
50+ years oldN=598
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer
42
45%
38%
34%
32%
27%
27%
23%
21%
20%
16%
13%
8%
7%
7%
4%
47%
47%
56%
48%
60%
60%
64%
70%
71%
55%
45%
39%
81%
83%
38%
1%
5%
2%
9%
2%
4%
4%
2%
2%
16%
29%
40%
3%
2%
45%
7%
10%
8%
11%
11%
9%
9%
7%
7%
12%
13%
13%
9%
7%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Maia Sandu
Renato Usatii
Andrei Nastase
Dorin Chirtoaca
Pavel Filip
Iurie Leanca
Marian Lupu
Vladimir Voronin
Andrian Candu
Alexandru Tanase
Liliana Palihovici
Vlad Plahotniuc
Mihai Ghimpu
Viorel Cibotaru
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?
43
26%
12%
12%
11%
8%
5%
3%
1%
1%
5%
4%
12%
7%
10%
8%
3%
9%
4%
4%
1%
1%
12%
10%
32%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Dodon)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Lupu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Communist Party of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
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?
If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
44
29%
14%
13%
12%
8%
5%
3%
1%
1%
3%
11%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Dodon)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Lupu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Communist Party of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Other
None of the parties
Don’t know/No Answer
(Nationwide likely voters, N=1047)
Which politicians or public persons do you trust the most?
(Spontaneous)
45
27%
16%
16%
12%
12%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
7%
21%
6%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Igor Dodon
Maia Sandu
Andrei Nastase
Renato Usatii
Marian Lupu
Vladimir Voronin
Iurie Leanca
Pavel Filip
Zinaida Grecianii
Dorin Chirtoaca
Mihai Ghimpu
Ion Sturza
Oleg Brega
Oazu Nantoi
Vladimir Plahotniuc
Other
None
Don't know/No answer
In the last 12 months, have you ever seen any political activists working in your city/village?
46
27%
30%
16%
66%
63%
81%
7%
7%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
Yes No Don't know/No answer
Have you seen any political activists working in your area in the last 12 months?
47
16%
29%
81%
69%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
Yes No Don't know/No answer
If yes, which political party did the political activists in your area represent?
(Nationwide, N=191)
48
60%
24%
16%
11%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
1%
9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Dodon)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Lupu)
Our Party (Usatii)
Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Communist Party of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Other
Don’t know/No Answer
Women and Youth in Moldova
If there are two candidates running for office 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
23%
17%
15%
35%
44%
44%
27%
31%
37%
14%
8%
4%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Would vote for the female candidate Would vote for the male candidate
Makes no difference to me Don’t know/No answer
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of women.”
51
32%
43%
52%
29%
28%
27%
11%
10%
9%
5%
4%
4%
23%
15%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of young people.”
52
35%
50%
60%
28%
24%
26%
10%
9%
6%
6%
3%
2%
20%
14%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
International Relations
How would you assess the current relations between Moldova and…
54
62%
57%
47%
47%
43%
19%
23%
26%
28%
21%
14%
15%
16%
18%
32%
5%
5%
11%
7%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Romania
European Union
USA
Ukraine
Russia
Good Neither good, nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer
55
(Nationwide)
56%
14%
53%
14%
62%
26%
57%
26%
38%
10%
37%
11%
27%
8% 8%
29%
14%
26%
18%
2%
18%
3%
16%
7%
27%
8%
27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Economic partner Economic threat Political partner Political threat
European Union Russia Romania Ukraine United States None Don't know/No answer
Which of these countries do you consider to be the greatest economic partner, economic threat, political partner and political
threat for Moldova?
22%
If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be?
56
46%
38%
43%
40%
42%
45%
44%
43%
1%
3%
4%
8%
11%
14%
9%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
European Union Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be?
57
40%
60%
43%
27%
8%
6%
9%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
European Union Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer
If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how would you vote?
58
31%
19%
16%
21%
31%
35%
40%
42%
15%
19%
24%
21%
23%
27%
20%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
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?
59
21%
30%
42%
36%
21%
23%
16%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Moldova
Chisinau
For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer
What do you think the future of Transnistria should be?
60
80%
61%
65%
68%
69%
68%
72%
65%
60%
61%
66%
66%
67%
60%
56%
48%
60%
12%
21%
21%
19%
18%
17%
12%
16%
18%
20%
17%
16%
16%
15%
26%
26%
24%
1%
3%
2%
1%
2%
4%
2%
3%
5%
6%
6%
7%
7%
8%
8%
7%
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%
4%
11%
7%
7%
6%
5%
6%
8%
9%
4%
4%
4%
3%
4%
3%
5%
6%
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
Ordinary region of Moldova, without any autonomy Autonomy within the Republic of Moldova
A part of the Russian Federation A part of Ukraine
Independent Don't know/No answer
Given the current Russian activities in Ukraine, do you consider Russian troops in Transnistria to be a threat to Moldova?
61
46%
36%
32%
34%
28%
33%
26%
20%
21%
27%
36%
39%
5%
4%
6%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
They are a real threat to Moldova
They are maybe a threat to Moldova, depending on events in Ukraine
They are not a real threat to Moldova
Don’t know/No answer
Demographics
Demographics
47%
53%
18%
32%
50%
16%
23%
34%
25%
5%
73%
7%
8%
7%
86%
9%
1%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Men
Women
18-29
30-49
50 and older
Primary/ Non-complete secondary
General secondary
Vocational secondary
Higher/Non-complete higher
Romanian
Moldovan
Russian
Ukrainian
Other
Russian Orthodox
Romanian Orthodox
Other
None
GEN
DER
AG
EED
UCATIO
NETH
NIC
ITY
RELIG
ION
63
Nationwide
Demographics
2%
9%
2%
4%
4%
8%
5%
2%
4%
33%
7%
15%
3%
1%
1%
37%
43%
9%
24%
35%
8%
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 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 or food and goods
No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
OCCU
PATIO
NBASIC
SO
URCES O
FLIV
ELIH
OO
DSETTLEM
EN
TTYPE
Nationwide
Demographics
46%
54%
28%
35%
37%
4%
15%
30%
51%
11%
76%
8%
4%
1%
85%
9%
1%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Men
Women
18-29
30-49
50 and older
Primary/ Non-complete secondary
General secondary
Vocational secondary
Higher/Non-complete higher
Romanian
Moldovan
Russian
Ukrainian
Other
Russian Orthodox
Romanian Orthodox
Other
None
GEN
DER
AG
EED
UCATIO
NETH
NIC
ITY
RELIG
ION
65
Chisinau
Demographics
3%
18%
4%
8%
7%
7%
3%
9%
24%
7%
7%
1%
1%
1%
47%
54%
32%
3%
3%
91%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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 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 or food and goods
No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
OCCU
PATIO
NBASIC
SO
URCES O
FLIV
ELIH
OO
DSETTLEM
EN
TTYPE
Chisinau
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