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Ukraine demographic crisis deepens with 3.55 death-to-birth ratio in 1H26
bne IntelliNews·UA·2 days ago
Official Ukrainian data indicates a worsening demographic crisis characterized by rising mortality and a sharp decline in birth rates. The ratio of births to deaths has widened to 1:4, reflecting the cumulative impact of prolonged conflict and long-term population trends.
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Official Ukrainian data confirms an accelerating demographic crisis, with the birth-to-death ratio widening to 1:4. This decline is driven by a 15.6% year-over-year decrease in births and a 4.4% increase in deaths in 1H26, reflecting the cumulative impact of prolonged conflict and long-term population trends.