Armenia’s birth rate declined by 8%, while the death rate rose by 5.2% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to data from Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS).
Population and Demographics
According to the latest census data from the NSS, Armenia’s permanent population as of January 1, 2025, was 3,075,800, an increase from 2,991,200 on January 1, 2023. The urban population was recorded at 1,985,500, with 1,141,300 residing in Yerevan. Meanwhile, the rural population stood at 1,090,300. Despite the increase in Armenia’s total population, the population viability index”measuring the ratio of births to deaths”declined from 150.5% in 2023 to 131.6% in 2024.
Birth Trends
Armenia’s birth rate has been in decline since January 2023. In 2024, a total of 33,648 babies were born, compared to 36,590 in 2023. Of these, 17,614 were boys (down from 19,220 in 2023) and 16,034 were girls (down from 17,370). The sex ratio among live births was 109.9 boys per 100 girls, slightly lower than 110.7 in 2023. Additionally, 444 cases of stillbirth were recorded in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.
Mortality and Causes of Death
A total of 25,576 deaths were registered in 2024, reflecting a 5.2% increase from 2023. The leading cause of death was diseases of the circulatory system, accounting for 53.1% (13,581 cases), a 4.8% rise from the previous year. Neoplasms were the second leading cause, responsible for 20.7% of deaths (5,291 cases, a 3.8% increase). Other major causes included:
- Respiratory diseases: 9.2% (2,365 cases, a 13.5% increase)
- Diseases of the digestive system: 5.2% (1,328 cases, a 12% increase)
- External causes of death and injury: 4.1% (1,048 cases, a 2.7% decrease)
- Diseases of the endocrine system: 1.7% (445 cases, a 3.2% increase)
- Infectious diseases: 1% (245 cases, a sharp 67.8% increase)
Infant and Child Mortality
Infant mortality declined in 2024, with 209 recorded deaths of children under one year old, marking a 13.6% decrease from 2023. Additionally, 248 deaths were recorded among children aged 0-4 years (a 13.3% decrease), while 39 deaths occurred among children aged 1-4 years (an 11.4% decrease).
Suicide Statistics
In 2024, 179 people died by suicide, compared to 198 in 2023. Among them, 135 were men and 44 were women. The highest number of suicides occurred among individuals aged 35-60 (117 cases). Among those who took their own lives, the largest group consisted of unemployed individuals (27.9%), followed by pensioners (24.6%), employed people (7.3%), and students or pupils (2.8%).
