The number of births in 2025 slightly increased, divorce more

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter4 hr. ago

In Croatia, the number of births in 2025 slightly increased compared to the previous year, while deaths decreased. However, the natural population growth remained negative. The birth rate was 8.4 per 1,000 inhabitants, and 32,479 children were born, representing a 1.3% increase over the prior year. Meanwhile, 50,007 people died, a decrease of 2.1%. The vital index, which measures the ratio of births to deaths, stood at 64.9 nationwide. Most regions experienced more deaths than births, with the most favorable ratio in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Conversely, Karlovac County had the lowest ratio. Only 43 out of 555 cities and municipalities recorded more births than deaths. Some areas like Jasenice had very high ratios due to low death rates, while others such as Ervenik faced significant challenges with very few births relative to deaths.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data from the State Statistical Office without apparent ideological framing. It reports on demographic trends, including birth and death rates, and regional variations in these metrics. There is no evident bias toward any political stance, and the information is fact

N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

In Croatia, 2025 saw more births than the previous year, with 32,479 live births compared to 32,069 in 2024, representing a 1.3% increase. However, the natural population growth remained negative due to a higher number of deaths, with 50,007 people dying, a 2.1% decrease from 2024. The fertility rate was 8.4 per 1,000 inhabitants. Across all 555 municipalities, only 43 had more births than deaths, while the rest recorded more deaths. The vital index, which measures the ratio of births to deaths, varied significantly by region, with the highest being in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County at 82.2 and the lowest in Karlovac County at 46.8. Notably, the municipality of Jasenice had the highest vital index at 357.19, while Ervenik had the lowest at 4.2.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data on birth and death rates across Croatia without overtly favoring any political ideology. It provides balanced regional comparisons and highlights both positive and negative trends without taking a clear stance on policy solutions or political implications.