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In March 2026 the number of live births increased 2.7% compared to March 2025
Vital Statistics
Monthly data
In March 2026 the number of live births increased 2.7% compared to March 2025 - April 2026
15 May 2026

Summary

In April 2026, there were 9,289 deaths, 1,279 less (-12.1%) than in the previous month. Compared to the same month of 2025, there was a decrease of 560 deaths (-5.7%). The number of deaths of children under 1 year of age was 21, eight more than in April 2025.

In March 2026, 7,195 live births were registered, 703 more (+10.8%) than in February 2026 and 188 more (+2.7%) compared to the same month of 2025.

In March 2026, the natural balance was -3,360, having improved in relation to the same month of 2025, when it reached -4,070.

In March 2026, 2,077 marriages were celebrated, 476 more (+29.7%) than in February 2026 and 127 more (+6.5%) than in March 2025.


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