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Natality decreases 1.1% in february, compared to the same month of 2023
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Natality decreases 1.1% in february, compared to the same month of 2023 Monthly data - March 2024
12 April 2024

Summary

In March 2024, the number of deaths was 10,440, higher than the number registered in February 2024 (1,281 more deaths; +14.0%), but lower than that registered in March 2023 (144 less deaths; -1.4%).

In February 2024, 6,159 children were born alive, a number that decreased 12.8% compared to January 2024 (7,064) and 1.1% compared to February 2023 (6,226).

In that month, the natural balance was -2,987, improving in relation to the same month of 2023, when it reached -4,612.

In February 2024, 1,423 marriages were celebrated, corresponding to a decrease of 7.2%, compared to number of marriages held in January 2024 (111 less marriages) and 8.7% compared to February 2023 (135 less).


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