Changes

In 2005 there were 388,451 marriages and 201,693 divorces. There were 685,795 births and 830,227 deaths. The number of births has dropped from 767,000 in 2000, while the deaths have risen from 179,600.  

In 2005 there were 388,451 marriages and 201,693 divorces. There were 685,795 births and 830,227 deaths. The number of births has dropped from 767,000 in 2000, while the deaths have risen from 179,600.  

The average age at marrying (for the first time) for men was 32 and for women 29. Abortions are officially illegal, according to a 1995 law. However, prosecutions are not brought if they are performed in the first three months of pregnancy after consultation with a doctor. The annual abortion rate, at under ten per 1,000 women aged 15–44, is among the lowest in the world.  Advertising for abortion is prohibited.

The average age at marrying (for the first time) for men was 32 and for women 29. While abortions are legal, advertising for abortion is prohibited. The annual abortion rate, at under ten per 1,000 women aged 15–44, is among the lowest in the world.

In 2005 10.2% of all children lived in poverty (in households with income below 50% of the national median).  

In 2005 10.2% of all children lived in poverty (in households with income below 50% of the national median).