In February 2012, Romania reported 15,034 babies born alive, down 1,146 compared with the previous month and up 108 on the year, and 24,516 deceased, up 1,647 compared with January 2012 and up 2,680 compared with February 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 9,482 people in February. In January 2012, Romania’s population decreased by 6,689 people.
Romania reported 3,962 marriages in February, up 200 on the month, and 2,728 divorces.
In February, the number of marriages was lower by 450 compared with the same interval in 2011, and the number of divorces was lower by 524 compared with February a year ago.