In December 2011, Romania reported 15,844 alive newborns, 23 less than in November, and 23,043 deceased, 1,510 more than in November 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 7,199 people in December and by 5,666 people in November.
Romania reported 3891 marriages in December 2011, down 1,083 compared with November, and 2,965 divorces, up 246 compared to the previous month.
On the year in December, the number of alive newborns was lower by 948 and the number of deceased was lower by 370.
In December 2011, population shrank by 7,199 people, compared with December 2010 when it shrank by 6,621 people.
The number of marriages was higher by 144 and the number of divorces was higher by 136 on the year in December 2011, according to the INS.