In January 2012, Romania reported 16,180 babies born alive, up 336 compared with the previous month and down 145 on the year, and 22,869 deceased, down 174 compared with December 2011 and down 580 compared with January 2011, 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 6,689 people in January. Romania’s population decreased by 7,199 people in December 2011.
Romania reported 3,762 marriages in January, down 129 on the month, and 1,207 divorces, down 1,758 compared with December 2011.
In January, the number of marriages was higher by nine compared with the same interval in 2011, and the number of divorces was lower by 70 compared with January a year ago.