www.gandul.ro/actualitate/romania-continua-sa-aiba

Romania continues to experience negative natural growth, with more deaths than births reported in September 2026. The National Institute of Statistics recorded 13,143 births and 17,834 deaths, resulting in a deficit of 4,691 individuals. Births decreased slightly compared to August, while deaths also fell, particularly among infants. However, there was an increase in deaths among the elderly, especially those over 80. Marriage and divorce rates were also noted, with a slight decline in births and deaths compared to the previous year. Overall, the demographic deficit was lower than in September 2025.