Vital Statistics 2017: provisional figures - Increase in number of deaths in 2017 with a peak in January

Neuchâtel, 27.02.2018 - (FSO) – The year 2017 was marked by an increase in the number of deaths. An increasing number of paternity acknowledgements and registered partnerships were also observed. In contrast, there was a decline in births, marriages and divorces. The same trends were seen at cantonal level. These are the provisional findings of the Vital Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).


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