The proportion of newborn boys among the born babies was higher compared to girls.

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, of the total births:

  • 192.9 thousand (51.7%) were boys;
  • 180.5 thousand (48.3%) were girls.

Of the total births, 49.0% were recorded in urban areas, and 51.0% in rural areas.

During the January–June period of 2026, there were 19.6 births per 1,000 inhabitants.

According to the data, the birth of boys exceeded that of girls by 12.4 thousand in the first six months of the current year in the country.