The data provided highlights a concerning trend in Ukraine regarding the birth and death rates in the first half of 2024. Here’s a concise summary of the key points:

1. Birth and Death Statistics:
– In the first half of 2024, there were 87,655 births in Ukraine, which reflects a 9% decrease compared to the same period in 2023.
– During this same timeframe, there were 250,972 deaths recorded.

2. Current Mortality Rate:
– The ratio of deaths to births is now three deaths per newborn, a significant increase from the two deaths per child reported in 2018–2020.

3. Regional Insights:
– The Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv saw the highest numbers of both births and deaths.
– The largest number of births occurred in:
– Kyiv: 9,695
– Lviv region: 7,923
– Dnipropetrovsk region: 6,962
– Conversely, the fewest births were recorded in the frontline regions:
– Kherson region: 221
– Donetsk region: 702
– Luhansk region: 0 births reported.

4. Death Statistics by Region:
– The most deaths were also recorded in Dnipropetrovsk region: 26,374, followed by:
– Kharkiv region: 17,999
– Kyiv: 17,449
– The least deaths were noted in the frontline regions:
– Kherson region: 2,334
– Donetsk region: 5,753
– Chernivtsi region: 5,422

5. Long-term Trends:
– Since 2013, the birth rate in Ukraine has been decreasing at a rate of approximately 7% annually.

This information underscores the demographic challenges facing Ukraine, with significant implications for its population structure, healthcare system, and social services. The impact of conflict, health crises, and sociopolitical factors appears to be contributing to this decline in birth rates and the elevated death rates in certain regions.

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