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Birth rate in Armenia decreased by 9.1% in 2 months
In January-February 2025, Armenia's birth rate decreased by 9.1% compared to the same period in 2024. This is according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, April 7. /ARKA/. In January-February 2025, Armenia's birth rate decreased by 9.1% compared ...
04/07/2025More than 2.6 thousand people died in Armenia in January, an increase of 8.1%
In January 2025, 2,627 people died in Armenia, which is an 8.1% increase compared to January 2024, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. In January 2025, 2,627 people died in Armenia, which is an 8.1% increase compared to January 2024, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. The leading cause of death was diseases of the circulatory system, accounting for 52.8% (1,388 people), which is a 0.9%...
03/06/2025Birth rate in Armenia decreased by 4.8% in January
In January 2025, the birth rate in Armenia decreased by 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, March 6. /ARKA/. In January 2025, the birth rate in Armenia decreased by 4.8% compared ...
03/06/2025More than 25,000 people died in Armenia in 2024, an increase of 5.2%
In Armenia, 25,576 people died in 2024, which is 5.2% more than in 2023, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee. YEREVAN, February 5. /ARKA/. In Armenia, 25,576 people died in 2024, which is 5.2% more than in 2023, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee. More than half of the deaths (53.1% or 13,581 people) were caused by diseases of the circulatory system, marking a 4.8% increase compared to 2023. Neoplasms were the second leading cause of...
02/05/2025Birth rate in Armenia decreases by 8% in 2024
The birth rate in Armenia decreased by 8% in 2024 compared to 2023. This is according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, February 5. /ARKA/. The birth rate in Armenia decreased by 8% in 2024 compared to 2023. This ...
02/05/2025Permanent population of Armenia increased in 2024, exceeding 3 million people
... from the National Statistical Committee of the country. The urban population was 1,985.5 thousand residents, with 1,141.3 thousand living in Yerevan. The rural population stood at 1,090.3 thousand people. The population viability index (the ratio of births to deaths in 2024) was 131.6%, compared to 150.5% for the period from January to December 2023.-0-
02/05/2025Armenia's population will shrink by 400,000 by 2050- World Population Review
...,943,390 in 2023. According to the forecasts from the World Population Review, the annual population growth rate in Armenia will decrease in the coming years. By 2050, net migration is expected to regularly be at least 5,000 people per year, and the birth rate will remain below the global average—around 1.51— which does not contribute to population growth. If these trends continue, the annual growth rate is expected to slow to 0.47% by 2050. As a result, the population of Armenia will be 2,907,...
01/16/202519,100 people died in Armenia from January to September, a 5.4% increase
In Armenia, 19,100 people died from January to September 2024, a 5.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. In Armenia, 19,100 people died from January to September 2024, a 5.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. More than half of the deaths (53.1% or 10,132 people) were due to diseases of...
11/06/2024Birth rate in Armenia decreased by 7.2% over 9 months
The birth rate in Armenia decreased by 7.2% from January to September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of Armenia. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. The birth rate in Armenia decreased by ...
11/06/2024Birth rate in Armenia decreased by 7.3% in 8 months
In Armenia, the birth rate decreased by 7.3% in January-August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This is evidenced by data published by Armenian National Statistical Committee. YEREVAN, October 7/ARKA/. In Armenia, the birth rate decreased by 7.3% in ...
10/07/2024Some 7,104 people died in Armenia in January-March, up 4.9% yoy
Some 7,104 people died in Armenia in January-March 2024, which is 4.9% more than in the same time span of 2023, the National Statistical Committee said YEREVAN, May 7 /ARKA/. Some 7,104 people died in Armenia in January-March 2024, which is 4.9% more than in the same time span of 2023, the National Statistical Committee said More than half of the people (55.9% or 3,972 people) died of diseases of the circulatory system. This is 6.5% more than in the same period of 2023. The second largest cause...
05/07/2024Artsakh president ready to start discussions on proposals voiced at Stepanakert rally
... Security Council. He is the leader of the United Homeland party, represented in the local parliament. Speaking to the people today Babayan presented his plan of actions to 'save Artsakh.' It calls for creation of a professional army, improvement of demography, economic development and solving social problems of pensioners. -0-
05/15/2023Stepanakert rally demands that Samvel Babayan be appointed state minister
... under the slogan proposed by Babayan- "The people of Artsakh are the rightful owner of their destiny.' Babayan speaking to the people presented his plan of actions to 'save Artsakh.' It calls for creation of a professional army, improvement of demography, economic development and solving social problems of pensioners. Artsakh National Assembly speaker Artur Tovmasyan who attended the meeting, urged the people to stop rallies and switch to political consultations because 'only through unity ...
05/15/2023Infertility rate in Armenia remains high - Yerevan State Medical University rector
... available data proves that the level of infertility in Armenia, although somewhat reduced, but is still high and almost equal to the 15% crisis level set by the World Health Organization, in which infertility is considered a serious factor influencing the demography of the country and turns from a social and medical problem into a national problem, sometimes - into a national security problem," Muradyan stressed. Official statistics show a steady fall in Armenia's birth rate. During January-August 2022, the birthrate decreased by 2.2% compared to the same period of 2021. During the reporting period 22,964 babies were born, while in the eight months of 2021 there were 23,478 newborns. -0-
11/04/2022Armenia to change procedure for granting childcare allowances for babies up to 2 years old
... government is amending the procedure for granting childcare allowances for babies up to 2 years old. Deputy Labor and Social Affairs Minister David Khachatryan told the parliament today that the amendment of the procedure aims to improve the country's demography. According to the new procedure, childcare allowances for babies up to 2 years will be paid from January 1, 2023 to all mothers irrespective of their place of residence. Khachatryan noted if the parent who is given 24-month parental leave decides ...
10/04/2022Artsakh remembers victims of Armenian massacre organized by Azerbaijani authorities in Shushi
... Genocide to Eastern Armenia in the context of the implementation of pan-Turkic ideology. This tragedy, horrifying in its cruelty, outlined the true goals of the Azerbaijani authorities in relation to Artsakh and the Armenian people and not only changed the demography of Shushi, but also left an indelible mark on the atmosphere of the city and predetermined the subsequent processes. After almost 70 years, the Azerbaijani authorities again resorted to a proven tool in their arsenal - the massacre and deportation ...
03/22/2022Armenian government to pay 50,000 drams for third and each subsequent child
... drams for the third and subsequent child until the child turns 6," he said. He stressed that the assistance will be provided to all families regardless of their social status. Pashinyan noted that this is the most important program in the field of demography. The Armenian government on Wednesday approved the program of activities for 2021-2026. It consists of 6 blocks: security and foreign policy, economics, infrastructure development, human capital development, law and justice and institutional ...
08/18/2021UN estimates that Armenia's population will dwindle by 144,000 by 2050
... times (down from 57,900). One of the reasons is the number of deaths that increased in 2020 by almost 10 thousand. According to Anna Hovhannisyan, in 2020, in all regions of Armenia, except for Gegharkunik and the capital Yerevan, mortality exceeded the birth rate. 'Armenia currently has the lowest birth rate in the region (1.59), however, by 2050, the birth rate is expected to fall in all neighboring countries, except Russia and Armenia. According to UN experts, the total fertility rate in Armenia in ...
04/09/2021Armenians, along with Ukrainians, Tajiks and Kazakhs are granted Russian citizenship more often than others
... are granted Russian citizenship more often than others, Gazeta.ru reported citing data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The other countries are Ukraine, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. According to Olga Chudinovskikh, head of population economics and demography laboratory at Moscow State University, these countries have topped the list of 'new citizens suppliers" for many years. “If you look at migration flows, the number of arrivals for permanent residence, the number of those who first received ...
04/02/2021Tigran Jrbashyan: for 30 years we have been building a "kingdom of crooked mirrors." If we don't think strategically, we can lose the country.
... see who we are and what we are. And most importantly, after we understand who we are, we should come to understand that our current state determines who we will become in 20 years. For example, are we ready for the fact that the current situation with demography will come back to haunt us in 20 years? And this should not be just based on some subjective opinions, like we will have 4 million population or 5 million. In order to have these 4-5 million people, you must at least now have 3.5 million people ...
03/04/2021Armenian government determined to improve demographic situation, deputy minister says
... young families, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Smbat Saiyan told a press conference on Friday. According to him, the bulk of these programs are designed primarily to encourage families in rural communities to have more babies. "The birth rate in rural communities is the most important factor in the demographic situation in any country. Unfortunately, in recent years, this indicator has decreased in Armenia. In cities, more children are born than in villages, which may adversely ...
10/11/2019Demographic processes show decrease in Armenia's population decline rate
Demographic processes in Armenia show a downward tendency in the rate of Armenia's population decline, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of a National Statistical Committee's department in charge of census and demography, told ARKA news agency. YEREVAN, October 3. /ARKA/. Demographic processes in Armenia show a downward tendency in the rate of Armenia's population decline, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of a National Statistical Committee's department in ...
10/03/2019One of priorities of Armenian government is to overcome poverty, deputy minister says
... willingness to participate in the process and share experiences. They presented modern tools, standards and a monitoring system that will allow to reform not only the system of family benefits, but also increase the effectiveness of employment programs, demography and others. -0-
03/15/2019Armenian armed forces will go into the offensive if hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh resume, defense minister says
... resume, Armenian armed forces will not linger. When asked if that means that the Armenian army will also go on the offensive, Tonoyan replied, “Why not?” The minister agreed that Armenia has no opportunity to compete with Azerbaijan in terms of demography and economy; therefore, qualitative changes in the armed forces are necessary. He said the $100 million loan provided by Russia for purchase of arms allows Armenian armed forces to solve the problems without getting involved in a quantitative ...
02/26/2019Armenia’s population dwindles by 11,600 people in 12 months
The estimated resident population of Armenia as of April 1, 2018 stood at 2, 969,900 people, according to the preliminary data, released today by the National Statistical Service (NSS). YEREVAN, April 27. /ARKA/. The estimated resident population of Armenia as of April 1, 2018 stood at 2, 969,900 people, according to the preliminary data, released today by the National Statistical Service (NSS). It said when compared to the same period in 2017 the number of estimated resident population declined...
04/27/2018Majority of Armenian smokers smoke a pack of cigarettes a day
The majority of Armenian smokers smoke almost a pack of cigarettes a day, a demography and health related study has found. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARKA/. The majority of Armenian smokers smoke almost a pack of cigarettes a day, a demography and health related study has found. According to the study, 61% of Armenia’s male population ...
08/29/2017Less Armenians get married
... registered marriages in Armenia in the first half of 2017 was 6.5% lower than in the same period of time last year, while the number of granted divorces increased by 11.2%, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of a department in charge of population census and demography at the National Statistics Service, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, July 31. /ARKA/. The number of officially registered marriages in Armenia in the first half of 2017 was 6.5% lower than in the same period of time last year, while ...
07/31/2017Ohanyan-Raffi-Oskanian vows to increase contract servicemen’s salaries and promises every benefit
... billion will be taken from the government budget for this purpose. The former defense minister said that he is concerned over the fact that 18-year-old boys stand on the frontline. He declared that this is very important for the nation in terms of demography. In his opinion, the bloc will be able to improve living conditions of retired servicemen. He also promised legislative changes, new jobs and every benefit. Elinar Vardanyan, a member of the bloc who is now the chairman of the National Assembly’s ...
02/27/2017Armenia’s birth rate is declining
... at the National Statistical Service (NSS), said to a news conference on Wednesday. YEREVAN, February 1. /ARKA/. In 2016, some 40,638 babies were born in Armenia - 19,179 girls and 21,459 boys, Karine Kuyumjyan, head of the Department of Census and Demography at the National Statistical Service (NSS), said to a news conference on Wednesday. According to her, the birth rate in 2016 was 2.7% lower than in 2015. She said the most popular names given to baby girls were Maria, Nara and Naneh, and the most popular male names were David, Narek and Alex. Armenia’s permanent population as of January 1, 2017 stood at ...
02/01/2017Armenia’s birth rate exceeds mortality
... Department at the National Statistical Service, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. The birth rate in Armenia in the first 9 months of 2016 was by 46.4% higher than the mortality rate, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of Census and Demography Department at the National Statistical Service, told a news conference today. "The birth rate in the first nine months of 2016 was 2.3% down from the year ago to 29,914. The mortality rate was also down by 2.5% to 20,427 cases," – Kuyumjyan said. The birth rate per 1,000 people was 13.3% versus 13.6% last year, while the mortality ...
11/08/2016Infertility rate among Armenian women declines by 2.5 times over last 15 years
... successfully implemented health programs, the average life expectancy in Armenia has reached 74 years. Vanik Babajanyan, the head of demography department at the ministry of labor and social affairs, added that the demographic situation in Armenia is being considered ... ... raising. In particular, from January 1 this year about 30 thousand non-working mothers are being paid onetime benefits for the birth of a child in the amount of 126,600 drams," Babajanyan said. Under a law adopted by Armenian parliament last December,...
07/11/2016The number of babies born in first quarter fell by 2.4%
... born in Armenia in the first quarter of 2016 fell by 2.4% from the first quarter of 2015 to 9,171. YEREVAN, May 2. /ARKA/. The number of babies born in Armenia in the first quarter of 2016 fell by 2.4% from the first quarter of 2015 to 9,171. The birth rate was 12.3 per one thousand population, Karine Kuyumdjian, the head of Census and Demography Department of the National Statistical Service said today. Speaking at a news conference she said in 2008-2014 over 41,000 babies were born every year. The highest number- 43,000 babies- was registered in 2014. According to her, now the number ...
05/02/2016Officially registered marriages in first quarter decreased compared to the same period of 2015.
The number of officially registered marriages in Armenia in the first quarter of 2016 decreased when compared to the same period of 2015, Karine Kuyumdjian, the head of Census and Demography Department of f the National Statistical Service said today. YEREVAN, May 2. /ARKA/. The number of officially registered marriages in Armenia in the first quarter of 2016 decreased when compared to the same period of 2015, Karine Kuyumdjian,...
05/02/2016Armenia has lost one million of people able to work over years of its independence
... was seen, he said, the situation worsened again after the 2008 recession. «The migration balance is adverse again, and stands at 30,000 people a year,» Hayrapetyan said. Vanik Babajanyan, chief of the Armenian labor and social affairs ministry’s demography division, said on his side, that it was migration and appearance of so-called distant families that caused divorces in Armenia – some families relocate to migrants, increasing migration rates, and some families are destroyed. Some 3,669 divorces ...
04/13/2016The number of marriages decline by 7 percent in Armenia
Some 17,603 marriages were celebrated last year in Armenia, by almost 7% less than in 2014, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of census and demography division at the National Statistical Service, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, January 29. /ARKA/. Some 17,603 marriages were celebrated last year in Armenia, by almost 7% less than in 2014, Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of census and ...
01/29/2016Suicide numbers in Armenia surge by 24 percent last year
... percent to shocking 208, according to police data. YEREVAN, January 29. /ARKA/. The number of reported suicides in Armenia in 2015 skyrocketed by almost 24 percent to shocking 208, according to police data. Karine Kuyumjian, head of census and demography division at the National Statistical Service told a news conference today that overall 722 cases of suicides and suicide attempts were reported last year, by 3.3% more than in 2014. -0-
01/29/2016Over 200,000 people migrate from Armenia in five years – ex-head of central bank
... Zhamanak (Time) newspaper. YEREVAN, August 4. /ARKA/. More than 200,000 people migrated from Armenia over the last five years, ex-head of the Central Bank of Armenia Bagrat Asatryan said in his interview to Zhamanak (Time) newspaper. In terms of demography, Armenia is on the edge of deaths exceeding births, according to Asatryan. This will happen in the next 3-4 years, which means natural decline will be recorded, along with emigration, he said. Unfortunately, demographic situation is the most urgent issue in Armenia where, even in the circumstances ...
08/04/2015Marriages in Armenia decline by 10 percent in first half
During the first half of 2015 some 8,582 marriages were registered in Armenia, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, head of Census and Demography Department at the National Statistical Service (NSS). YEREVAN, July 31. / ARKA /. During the first half of 2015 some 8,582 marriages were registered in Armenia, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, head of Census and Demography Department at ...
07/31/2015Armenia’s natural population growth declines by 8.6 percent in six months
Armenia's natural population growth in the first half of 2015 declined by 8.6 percent year-on-year to 4,091 people, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, head of Census and Demography Department at the National Statistical Service (NSS). YEREVAN, July 31. / ARKA /. Armenia's natural population growth in the first half of 2015 declined by 8.6 percent year-on-year to 4,091 people, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, head of ...
07/31/2015Karabakh president’s proposal accepted by Hayastan fund board of trustees
... All-Armenian Fund, proposed that part of donations to be raised by 2015 telethon, held annually in Los Angeles, USA, be used to build housing for those Karabakh families that have five minor children. The president emphasized this project in terms of demography. His proposal was accepted unanimously. The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund was founded by Presidential Decree in 1992. It is a unique institution whose mission is to unite Armenians in Armenia and overseas to overcome the country’s difficulties ...
05/27/2015Mortality rate in Armenia in first quarter was 2.9% lower from year before
... in Armenia in the first quarter of 2015 was 2.9% lower from the same time span in 2014 falling to 7,708, down from 7, 940 deaths in the first three months of 2014, Karine Kuyumjian, a senior official from the National Statistical Service in charge of demography and census issues, told a news conference today. She said the mortality rate was 10.4 per thousand, down from to 10.7 in the first quarter of 2014. According to Kuyumjian, despite the parallel decline in the birth rate (in the first quarter of 2015 some 9,452 babies were born, by 1.9% less from the year earlier) the natural population growth was 2.8% (1,744 people) due to low mortality rate.-0-
04/30/2015National Statistical Service: 18,912 marriages registered in Armenia in 2014
Some 18,912 marriages were registered in Armenia in 2014 against 18,363 in 2013 - a 3% increase, Karine Kuyumjyan, chief of the census and demography division of the National Statistical Service of Armenia, said Monday at a news conference. YEREVAN, February 2. /ARKA/. Some 18,912 marriages were registered in Armenia in 2014 against 18,363 in 2013 - a 3% increase, Karine Kuyumjyan,...
02/02/2015Birth rate in Armenia in 9 months 1.5% higher of mortality rate – NSS
... birth rate in Armenia in the first 9 months of 2014 was 1.5% higher of the mortality rate – some 31,610 babies were born in January-September and 21,208 people died during the reporting period, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of the Census and Demography Department of the National Statistical Service (NSS). YEREVAN, November 19. / ARKA /. The birth rate in Armenia in the first 9 months of 2014 was 1.5% higher of the mortality rate – some 31,610 babies were born in January-September and 21,208 people died during the reporting period, according to Karine Kuyumjyan, the head of the Census ...
11/19/2014Armenian parliamentary minority demands discussion of growing out-emigration
... demanded today that the legislator discuss the problem of increasing out-emigration. The demand was voiced by Aram Manukyan, the secretary of the ANC faction. He said the parliamentary minority has looked deep into a series of studies on Armenia’s demography conducted by international organizations and wants their findings to become available both to parliamentarians and the public at large. Citing official statistics, Manukyan said that over 210,000 Armenian citizens left their country forever ...
09/08/2014Fighting for light: battle over electricity tariff lost
... (ANC) Aram Manukyan said the increase is not justified due to low solvency of the population and high poverty line. According to the deputy, the tariff increase will lead to reduction in number of subscribers, poverty rising even higher, problems in demography and security of the country. Member of Orinats Yerkir faction Hovhannes Margaryan said the tariff hike will lead to increase in prices for other services, including water. The chairman of the PSRC Robert Nazaryan suggested inviting the civil ...
07/04/20144,744 marriages registered in Armenia in 1st q 2014
Some 4,744 marriages were registered in Armenia in the first quarter of this year – 3.3% year-on-year growth, Karine Kuyumjyan, chief of the National Statistical Service’s census and demography division, said Wednesday at a news conference. YEREVAN, May 7. /ARKA/. Some 4,744 marriages were registered in Armenia in the first quarter of this year – 3.3% year-on-year growth, Karine Kuyumjyan, chief of the National Statistical ...
05/07/2014U.S. government ready to provide continuous support to Armenian authorities in introducing funded pension system
... According to the ambassador, the pension reform is important because it affects each and every citizen of Armenia, because Armenia must find a way to provide pensioners more economic security, because the structure of employment and Armenia’s demography have changed and finally, it is important because the new pension system will give workers the option to shape their pension and contribute to their own retirement savings. “Pension reform is one of the more challenging reforms that ...
02/21/2014National statistical service: 18,363 marriages registered in Armenia in 2013
... marriages were registered in Armenia in 2013, Karine Kuyumjyan, chief of the National Statistical Service’s census and demography division, told journalists on Saturday. This number is 3.7% less than that of the previous year. Instead, the number ... ... population growth was recorded at 14,605 people in 2013, 1.9% less than in 2012, when the country’s population grew by 14,881. Birth rate went 1.7% down in 2013, when 41,770 babies were born (42,480 in 2012). Death rate shed in the country as well – ...
02/01/2014Armenia’s natural population growth in 2013 declined by 2 percent from the year before to 14,605 people
... population growth in 2013 declined by almost 2 percent from the year before to 14,605, Karine Kuyumjyan, head of census and demography department of the National Statistical Service, told a news conference today. The number of babies born last year decreased ... ...,480 babies born in 2012. The number of deaths also decreased by 1.6 % to 27,165 against 27.599 in 2012. Kuyumjyan said the birth rate in Yerevan, Aragatsotn , Ararat , Kotayk and Shirak regions was higher of the national average (14 per 1,000 persons),...
02/01/2014David and Nareh are two most frequent given names for male and female babies in Armenia
The two most frequent given names for male and female babies in Armenia this year are again David and Nareh, according to Karine Kuyumjian, head of census and demography department of the National Statistical Service. YEREVAN, December 18. / ARKA /. The two most frequent given names for male and female babies in Armenia this year are again David and Nareh, according to Karine Kuyumjian, head of census ...
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