In November 2011, Romania reported 15,867 babies born alive, down 600 compared with the previous month, and 21,533 deceased, up 811 compared with October, 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 5,666 people in November. Romania’s population decreased by 4,255 people in October 2011 and by 4,120 in November 2010.
Romania reported 4,974 marriages in November 2011, down 5,544 compared with October, and 2,719 divorces, up 296 compared to the previous month.
In November 2011, the number of marriages was higher by 77 compared with the same interval in 2010, and the number of divorces was lower by 369 compared with November 2010.