Russia's birth rate falls to 25-year low

According to data released by the Rosstat statistics agency, 599,600 children were born in Russia in the first half of 2024, 16,000 fewer than in the same period in 2023 and the lowest level since 1999.

People walk near Red Square with St. Basil's Cathedral in the background in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

In June, the number of newborns fell 6% to 98,600, the first time the figure has fallen below 100,000, Russian media reported.

Meanwhile, Russia's natural population decline accelerated in 2024, with 325,100 deaths recorded from January to June, 49,000 more than in the same period last year.

The population decline was partly offset by a 20.1% increase in immigration between January and June, the data showed.

Nina Ostanina, head of the Family Protection Committee in the Russian State Duma, said a "special demographic operation" was needed to improve the birth rate.

“We have to organize ourselves and conduct another special operation. Like a special military operation, a special demographic operation,” Ostanina said.

Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters, RIA)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/ty-le-sinh-cua-nga-giam-xuong-muc-thap-nhat-trong-25-nam-post311592.html