Preliminary demographic data released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics shows that from January to September 2019, Madeira recorded a negative natural balance of -630 individuals. Data shows that 1,404 live births were registered compared to 2,034 deaths. However, the number of deaths fell slightly compared to the 2018 figure of 2,114.
Four deaths under one year recorded
By the end of the third quarter for 2019, four infant deaths (under the age of one year) and three still-births were recorded.
Marriages increase
This year, 729 marriages took place, 20 more than 2018.
Samantha Gannon
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