Șeful Statisticii: „Nu vom ieși din criza demografică printr-un miracol al natalității”

The head of the National Institute of Statistics, Tudorel Andrei, emphasizes that Romania's demographic crisis cannot be resolved through a miraculous increase in birth rates. He highlights the significant rise in the median age in Romania and the need for public services to adapt to demographic changes. The total fertility rate in Romania is currently 1.39, well below the 2.1 needed for population stability. Andrei points out that only a few European countries reported positive natural growth in 2023, and even those are seeing declines. He argues for recalibrating public services based on the expectation of a stable population rather than hoping for a rebound in birth rates. Additionally, he stresses the importance of official statistics for democracy and governance, calling for more resources and independence for the INS.