SARAJEVO, July 16 (FENA) – In May this year, natural population growth was negative in nine cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the only positive natural increase was recorded in the West Herzegovina Canton.

During the month, 1,175 babies were born and 1,551 people died, resulting in a natural decrease of 376. The vital index stood at 76.

According to the latest data from the FBiH Statistics Institute, 728 marriages were registered in May, while 106 divorces were recorded.

Natural population growth was also negative in nine cantons throughout 2025, with the West Herzegovina Canton remaining the only canton to record a positive natural increase.

In 2025, a total of 15,387 children were born in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while 20,541 people died, resulting in a natural population decrease of 5,154.