VITAL STATISTICS MONTHLY RELEASE

A total of 2,357 births were registered in September 2026, comprising 1,166 males (49.5%) and 1,191 females (50.5%). This represents a 3.7% increase compared with August 2026, when 2,273 births were registered. Mjini recorded the highest number of births (374), while Kaskazini “B” recorded the lowest (56).

A total of 72 marriages were registered in September 2026, compared with 54 in August 2026, representing a 33.3% increase. Mjini recorded the highest number of marriages (18), while Kaskazini “A”, Micheweni and Chake Chake recorded the lowest (1 each).

A total of 36 divorces were registered in September 2026, compared with 32 in August 2026, representing a 12.5% increase. Magharibi “B” recorded the highest number of divorce registrations (16), while Kaskazini “A”, Kusini, Wete and Chake Chake recorded no divorce registrations (0 each).

In September 2026, a total of 131 deaths were registered, comprising 89 males (67.9%) and 42 females (32.1%). Compared with August 2026, registered deaths decreased by 32.8%, from 195 to 131. Mjini recorded the highest number of deaths (36), while Micheweni recorded the lowest (4).

Published on October 09, 2026