: The natural increase (births minus deaths) for the year was , which was 17.4% lower than in 2017. Migration Trends : Net migration remained negative at
, suggesting that while legal frameworks were improving, institutional mechanisms for protection remained weak. Summary of 2018 Vital Statistics 2018 Value Trend (vs. 2017) Total Births Total Deaths Natural Increase Net Migration Slightly decreased (stable high) patterns or the specific EU report findings regarding civil service reform in 2018?