NIS: Romania recorded 5,632 more deaths than births in August

Romania’s natural population growth remained negative in August 2026, according to data published Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (NIS). A total of 13,243 births and 18,875 deaths were recorded during the month, meaning the number of deaths was approximately 1.4 times higher than the number of newborns. The gap between deaths and births reached 5,632 people, compared with a deficit of 5,117 people in August 2025.

The number of birth certificates increased by 210, or 1.6%, compared with the same month last year. By contrast, there were 725 more death certificates, representing an increase of 4%. Deaths increased in both urban areas, by 4.2%, and rural areas, by 3.8%.

Compared with July 2026, 254 fewer births were recorded in August, while the number of deaths increased by 0.5%. The highest number of deaths was reported among people aged at least 80, who accounted for 40.8% of the total, followed by the 70–79 and 60–69 age groups. During the same period, 15,016 marriages and 2,105 divorces were recorded.