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Mizoram Reports 1,845 Live Births and 720 Deaths in January 2026
Mizoram recorded 1,845 live births and 720 deaths in January 2026, with a notable imbalance in mortality figures favouring male deaths. This monthly data follows a similar pattern observed in 2025, where male deaths significantly surpassed female deaths.
Mizoram's vital statistics for January 2026 indicate 1,845 live births occurred across the state. The majority of these births, 1,127, were registered in urban centres, while 718 took place in rural areas. Additionally, five stillbirths were documented during this period, according to information from ThePrint. Concurrently, the state registered 720 deaths in January 2026, with a clear gender disparity: 456 of those who died were male, and 264 were female. This trend of higher male mortality aligns with figures from the previous year. Throughout 2025, Mizoram saw 21,873 births, with a near equal distribution of 11,076 males and 10,797 females. However, the overall mortality data for 2025 showed a substantial difference, with 5,183 male deaths compared to 2,897 female deaths out of 8,080 total fatalities. The 2025 statistics revealed male deaths exceeded female deaths by 2,286, a pattern that persisted into the January 2026 reporting.
Key Facts
- Mizoram registered 1,845 live births in January 2026.
- Of these births, 1,127 occurred in urban areas and 718 in rural areas.
- Five stillbirths were also recorded during January 2026.
- A total of 720 deaths were reported in Mizoram for January 2026, comprising 456 males and 264 females.
- The data also indicated 15 infant deaths under one year of age and five deaths of children aged one to five.
- In 2025, Mizoram recorded 21,873 births, with 11,076 males and 10,797 females.
- Last year's mortality figures showed 8,080 total deaths, including 5,183 males and 2,897 females.
- Male deaths in 2025 surpassed female deaths by 2,286, a disparity continuing into January 2026.