In August 2012, Romania reported 21,017 babies born alive, 2,289 more on the month, and 3,319 more on the year, and 19,182 deceased, down 1,752 on the month and 522 more on the year, the INS said.
According to INS, the positive natural growth, namely, the surplus of newborns compared to the surplus of deceased, triggered an increase in population by 1,835 people in August 2012. Romania’s population decreased by 2,206 people in July 2012 and by 962 people in August 2011.
In August 2012, Romania reported 20,781 marriages, up 5,965 on the month and up 601 on the year, and 2,713 divorces, up 405 on the month and up 849 on the year.