In May 2011, Romania reported 15,800 babies born alive, up 1,956 compared to the previous month, and 21,378 deceased, up 124 compared to April, the INS said.
According to INS, the negative natural growth, namely, the surplus of deceased compared to the surplus of newborns, triggered a decrease in population by 5,578 people in May. In April, Romania’s population decreased by 7,410 people.
Romania reported 8,836 marriages in May 2011, up 4,227 compared to April, and 3,598 divorces, up 52 compared to the previous month.
In May 2011, the number of marriages was lower by 2,127 compared to the same interval in 2010.
In May 2010, Romania’s population decreased by 3,827.