Demographic decline reported in Romania and Chisinau

Demographic data from Romania and Moldova indicate a significant trend toward negative natural population growth.

In Romania, the natural population growth remained negative in July 2026. According to the National Institute of Statistics, the number of deaths was 1.4 times higher than the number of live births, resulting in a difference of 5,280 people. Live births fell by 4.2% compared to July of the previous year, totaling 13,497 certificates. Meanwhile, 18,777 death certificates were recorded. Approximately 41% of these deaths occurred in individuals aged 80 and older.

In Moldova, Chisinau approached a negative natural growth rate during the first half of 2026. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that between January and June, the city recorded 3,318 births and 3,308 deaths, leaving a margin of only 10 individuals between the two figures.