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The number of live births increased in March, but the natural balance worsened compared to February
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The number of live births increased in March, but the natural balance worsened compared to February - April 2024
17 May 2024

Summary

In April 2024, the number of deaths was 9,519, lower than the number registered in March 2024 (1,039 less deaths; -9.8%), but higher than that registered in April 2023 (283 more deaths; +3.1%).

In March 2024, 6,770 children were born alive, a number that increased 9.1% compared to February 2024 (6,204) but decreased 4.3% compared to March 2023 (7,071).

In that month, the natural balance was -3,772, slightly worsening compared to the same month of 2023, when it reached -3,489.

In March 2024, 1,951 marriages were celebrated, corresponding to an increase of 36.9%, compared to number of marriages held in February 2024 (526 more marriages) but to a decrease of 2.1% compared to March 2023 (41 less).


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