In September, the number of births fell to another low.

In September, Hungary recorded 5,893 births and 8,788 deaths, marking a 4.8% decrease in births and a 1.9% decrease in deaths compared to the previous year. This resulted in a natural decrease of 2,895 people, up from 2,765 last year. It was the first September where daily births fell below 200. By the end of September, 52,429 children were born, a 3.5% decrease from 2025, while deaths totaled 90,614, a 2% decrease. The total fertility rate for the first nine months was estimated at 1.29, down from 1.32 the previous year. Additionally, marriage registrations dropped by 18% compared to last year.