The economic development of the rural areas of the Republic of Moldova is largely based on investments, foreign trade and remittances for economic growth. The purpose of the study is to analyze the role of investments in the economic development of rural areas of the Republic of Moldova. For the Local Authorities, it constitutes the main pillar, which influences the development of the village in economic and social terms. Investment plays an important role on the country's economy, representing the material support of its economic and social development. It ensures the permanent capital increase, advances the technical and economic efficiency of existing ones and creates new places of employment. In this context, investment is the dominant factor of development the rural areas.