In January-June of the current year the number of births in Artsakh amounted to 973, the number of deaths amounted to 573, natural growth-400 people.
973 Babies Born in Artsakh in January-June
STEPANAKERT, AUGUST 13, ARTSAKHPRESS:Head of Artsakh National Statistical Service, Manush Minasyan said today at the press conference.
The average age of mothers in Artsakh in January-June was 27.8, first- time mothers age-24.8.
The most popular names for girls are Maria (25 cases), Mariam (19 cases), Nare (18 cases), Anna (18 cases), Mari (18 cases), for boys David (28 cases), Tigran (28 cases), Gor ( 22 cases), Mark (18 cases), Arthur (15 cases).
Mortality cases in January-June 2019 were 13.4 ppm or 13 cases, compared to 8 ppm or 9 cases of the last year. Child mortality - 17.5 ppm or 17 cases compared to 8.9 ppm or 10 cases of the same period of the previous year.