Migration population growth in the Czech Republic exceeded natural growth sevenfold
According to data published by the Czech Statistical Office, from January to September, 33,149 people arrived in the republic from abroad, while 16,791 residents left the country. Thus, as reported by Vinegret.cz, the net external migration balance was positive, amounting to 16,358 people.
The largest difference between arrivals and departures of foreigners in the Czech Republic was recorded for citizens of Ukraine (+4,200 people), Slovakia (+3,200), and Romania (+1,100).
In the nine months of 2017, 85,669 children were born in the Czech Republic. Of these, almost half (48.9%) were born out of wedlock. The number of deaths during this period was 83,374. The average age of deceased men was 72.9 years, and women 79.9 years. Thus, the natural population increase was 2,295 people.
As for marriages, their popularity in the Czech Republic increased. From January to September, 45,596 couples officially formalized their relationships, which is 1,577 more than in the same period of 2016.
The number of divorces decreased by 300 compared to the previous year, to 18,927 cases. The average duration of marriage was 14.8 years. Divorce affected 17,600 children.