Objectives. We set out to reveal the social impact of the circular economy, its implementation problems and development perspectives and to put forward solutions that could favor and accelerate the implementation of the circular economy in the Republic of Moldova. Research methods. During the research, the following methods were used: systemic analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, the method of moving from the abstract to the concrete, the historical method, etc. Results. The study revealed a significant social impact of the circular economy. Several problems of the implementation of the circular economy and barriers that prevent both the implementation and the proper functioning of the circular economy have been identified. Among them: the insufficiency of information about the circular economy, the insufficient involvement of state institutions in the process of implementation of the circular economy, the civic passivity of citizens. Several solutions have been proposed to overcome these problems. Conclusions. The implementation of the circular economy has a beneficial impact on society. Realizing these benefits, removing or mitigating the difficulties faced by the process of the implementation of the circular economy will contribute to the acceleration of social and economic development.