Territorial Distribution of Tourist Accommodation Structures in the Republic of Moldova: A Statistical Analysis for 2025

Abstract

The paper examines the territorial distribution of tourist accommodation structures in the Republic of Moldova in 2025, based on statistical data from the National Bureau of Statistics and processed laboratory data. The analysis employs grouping, frequency distribution, central tendency (mean, median, mode), and dispersion indicators, along with skewness coefficients, to assess the degree of territorial concentration. The results reveal a markedly uneven distribution: Chișinău accounts for 37.8% of total capacity, followed by the Centre (28.6%), North (17.9%), South (10.5%), and UTA Găgăuzia (5.3%). The weighted mean (526.13), median (409.25), and mode (326.18), together with a high coefficient of variation (75.43%), indicate strong heterogeneity. Fisher’s skewness coefficient (1.20) highlights a pronounced positive asymmetry, with most regions below the average and a few concentrating high values. These findings emphasize the need for more balanced tourism infrastructure policies and targeted regional investments. CZU: 338.48(478); JEL: L83, R12