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Mortality decreased 0.1% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025
Vital Statistics
Monthly data
Mortality decreased 0.1% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 - June 2026
17 July 2026

Summary

In June 2026, there were 8,755 deaths, 708 less (-7.5%) than in the previous month. Compared to the same month of 2025, there was a decrease of 369 deaths (-4.0%). The number of deaths of children under 1 year of age was 15, six less than in June 2025.

In May 2026, 7,221 live births were registered, 226 more (+3.2%) than in April 2026, but 153 less (-2.1%) compared to the same month of 2025.

In May 2026, the natural balance was -2,213, having improved in relation to the same month of 2025, when it reached -2,256.  

In May 2026, 3,800 marriages were celebrated, 1,526 more (+67.1%) than in April 2026, but 105 less (-2.7%) than in May 2025. 


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