A falling birthrate has been reported in Artsakh in 2012, with 1264 births posted last year against 2011 results.

According to Karabakh Justice Ministry website, a decrease in deaths has also been reported in 2012 (373 deaths against 565 deaths in 2011.)

447 marriages were registered in 2012 against 356 in 2011, with a drop in divorce rate also posted, Karabakh-open.info said.