In April 2012, Romania reported 13.924 babies born alive, down 1,026 compared with March and down 603 from April 2011, and 22,054 deceased, down 2,509 compared with March and up 832 from April 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 8,130 people in April and 9,613 people in March. Romania’s population decreased by 6,695 people in April 2011.
In April 2012, Romania reported 5,951 marriages, up 1,293 on the year, and 2,563 divorces, down 761 on the year.