Greece reported a slight increase in live births during the first quarter of 2026, with 15,946 births recorded, representing a 0.4% rise compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was observed in January and March, though February saw a 2.9% decrease. Stillbirths declined by 3% to 96. Births among Greek citizens remained significantly higher than those to foreign mothers, with a ratio of 9.5 to 1. Regional variations were noted, with increases in seven out of 13 regions, particularly in Thessaly, the Peloponnese, and Central Macedonia, while Central Greece, Attica, and the Ionian Islands experienced decreases.
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