Government family-friendly measures fail as Hungary sees declining birth rates – latest figures
The number of births fell by 3,9 percent in April compared with the same month in the previous year, while deaths went down by 10 percent, according to preliminary data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the number of marriages was up by 6.4 percent with 3,688 couples tying the knot in the same period, KSH says.
Fully 6,139 children were born in April, while there were 9,396 deaths.
The natural population loss was 3,257 people compared with 4,067 in April 2023.
Fully 83,012 children were born between May 2023 and April 2024, 7.6 percent fewer than in the same period of last year. Altogether 125,930 people died in the same period, 4.9 percent fewer than last year.
There were 8.0 live births and 13.6 deaths per thousand inhabitants in the first three months.
As we wrote earlier, the number of Hungarians leaving the country is at a historic high; read details HERE.
The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has revealed the detailed results of the census, providing interesting data about the knowledge of languages, ethnicity and religion of Hungarians, details HERE.
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I beg to any pro government fan to explain this to me. With so many “family-friendly” measures, why is failing? Why is not working? And why is the government putting so much money in something that is not working? Also, how do you imagine Hungary in 50-60 years from now? Maybe it will become the new Shanghai, something that im not sure how it could be good for everyone else.
@josehernandez – have you been looking at facts and data, again??? It IS working – just ask our Politicians!
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
George Orwell
@norbert, good sarcasm!