Natural growth remained negative in May 2025, with the number of live births continuing to be lower than that of deaths, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, the number of births decreased compared to May 2024, but increased compared to the previous month (April 2025), and the number of registered deaths decreased both compared to May 2024 and the previous month, respectively April 2025.According to INS figures, birth certificates for 10,881 children were registered in May, an increase of 419 (+4%) compared to April. The number of death certificates registered in May 2025 was 18,781 (9,816 for males and 8,965 for females), 746 fewer deaths than in April 2025, which represents a decrease of 3.8% (-2.8% males and -4.9% females).The number of death certificates registered for children under 1 year of age in May 2025 was 71, an increase of 10 compared to April 2025.Under these conditions, the natural increase remained negative (-7,900) in May 2025, the number of registered deaths being 1.7 times higher than that of live births.In May of this year, 41.8% (7,851 deaths) of the total number of deaths were recorded in people aged 80 and over, 27% (5,073 deaths) in people aged 70-79 and 16.8%, representing 3,161 deaths, in people aged 60 - 69. At the opposite pole, the fewest deaths were recorded in the age groups 0-4 years (81 deaths), 5-19 years (43 deaths) and 20-29 years (69 deaths).In May 2025, 10,285 marriages were registered at civil registry offices.The number of divorces pronounced by final court decisions and by the spouses' agreement (administratively or through notarial procedure) was 1,426.In May 2025, compared to May 2024, the number of birth certificates for live births was 1,336 lower (-10.9%). The number of death certificates registered in May 2025 decreased by 573 (-3%) compared to May 2024, and that for children under one year of age who died was 7 lower.Natural growth was negative both in May 2025 (-7,900 people) and in May 2024 (-7,137 people).In May 2025, 9,330 people died in urban areas (4,875 males and 4,455 females), and 9,451 people died in rural areas (4,941 males and 4,510 females). Compared to the same month in 2024, the number of deaths recorded decreased by 4.2% in urban areas (-1.9% for males and -6.5% for females) and by 1.7% in rural areas (-4.0% for males and +0.9% for females).
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
