In March this year, Romania reported 14,950 babies born alive, down 84 compared with the previous month and down 500 on the year, and 24,563 deceased, up 47 compared with February 2012 and up 908 compared with March 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 9,613 people in March. In February 2012, Romania’s population decreased by 9,482 people.
In March 2011, Romania’s population decreased by 8,205 people.
Romania reported 2,961 marriages in March, down 1,001 on the month, and 2,897 divorces.
In March, the number of marriages was lower by 284 compared with the same interval in 2011, and the number of divorces was lower by 987 compared with March a year ago.