The number of babies born this August was the highest in seven years.

According to the National Data Agency, the number of newborns in August stood at approximately 23,700, marking a 13% increase from a year earlier.

The cumulative number of newborns from the beginning of the year through August also exceeded 193,000, setting a seven-year high.

Monthly newborn numbers have continued an upward trend for 26 consecutive months starting from July 2024, marking the longest continuous growth streak on record.