Demographic decline persists across FBiH entity

Statistical data for the month confirms that 1,168 live births were registered against 1,633 deaths. Consequently, the natural population growth was recorded at -465, resulting in a vital index of 72. Regarding social trends, the FBiH Statistics Institute reported that 426 marriages were solemnised in February, while 110 divorces were officially recorded.

This downward trajectory follows a trend established in the previous year, during which natural growth remained negative in nine cantons, with only the West Herzegovina Canton recording a positive surplus.

The cumulative data for 2025 further highlights the scale of the decline. Throughout last year, a total of 15,387 children were born in the Federation of BiH, while 20,541 deaths were registered over the same period. This led to an annual natural population decline of 5,154.