The natural growth in Romania remained negative (-10,486) in December 2023, the number of deaths being almost double the number of live births, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In the last month of 2023, 11,431 babies were born, down 539 (-4.5%) from November 2023. The number of deaths registered in December 2023 was 21,917 (11,477 males and 10,440 females), up by 2,077 deaths from the previous month, representing an increase of 10.5% (+9.9% males and +11.1% females).The number of deaths among children under 1 year of age recorded in December 2023 was 81, an increase of 16 compared to November 2023.In this context, the natural growth remained negative (-10,486) in December 2023, the number of deaths being 1.9 times higher than the number of live births.According to INS data, in the last month of last year, 41.7% (9,142 deaths) of the total number of deaths were among people aged 80 and over, 24.9% (5,467 deaths) among people aged 70-79 and 18.4%, representing 4,026 deaths, among people aged 60-69. At the other end of the scale, the fewest deaths were in the age groups 0-4 years (98 deaths), 5-19 years (64 deaths) and 20-29 years (95 deaths).According to the main cause of death, in December 2023, as in the previous month, most deaths were due to diseases of the circulatory system (12,007 persons, representing 54.8%), tumours (4,028 persons, representing 18.4%) and diseases of the respiratory system (1,934 persons, representing 8.8%).In terms of marriage and divorce, in December 2023, 4,670 marriages were registered at civil status offices, down by 1,125 (-19.4%) compared to November 2023. The number of divorces pronounced by final court decisions and by agreement of the spouses (by administrative or notarial procedure) was 1,723, down by 135 (-7.3%).
The office building of the former tire manufacturer Banloc-Goodrich in central Bucharest will be demolished for the construction of the Holocaust Museum, Profit.ro reported. The investment, valued at EUR 54.2 million, is partly covered by the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience...
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate, recorded a turnover of 236.3 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, up 13% year-on-year (YoY), and a gross profit of 84.8 million euros, up 20% YoY, while the net profit stood at 70.3 million euros, up […]
Famed Romanian composer Horia Moculescu died on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 88. The composer, pianist, and performer was born on March 18, 1937, in Râmnicu-Vâlcea. At the age of six, he learned to play the accordion. He attended secondary school in Turda at the Boys’ High School (now the “Mihai Viteazul” National […]
Romanians shift priorities: Health, Culture, and Hobbies take the lead, while Fashion and Home&Deco lose ground to low-cost non-EU commerce Black Friday 2025 marks a turning point for Romanian eCommerce. After two years of stagnation, the day recorded a +10% increase in the number of transactions, while the overall campaign week saw a +20% rise […]
The winter holidays are, for many of us, that rare time when everything slows down and joy becomes simple again: a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a glass of fine wine, laughter mingling with the clinking of glasses, and breathtaking views all around. In the world of Ana Hotels, the magic of the season is celebrated […]
Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel is more than a luxurious retreat — it is a gateway to one of Bulgaria’s most enchanting regions. – The Rose Valley. Nestled in the heart of the country, just a few scenic hours from Bucharest, the hotel offers guests a rare blend of tranquility, wellness, and discovery....
