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Fewer babies born in Scotland as birth rate continues to fall
Provisional National Records of Scotland figures show 11,347 births and 51 infant deaths, the highest quarterly infant death rate since late 2011.
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Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland as infant mortality rises
Scotland recorded fewer births than expected during the first three months of 2026, while the infant mortality rate reached its highest quarterly level in more than a decade, according to new figures. Statistics published by National Records of Scotland show 11,347 births were registered between January and March, 2.6% below the average for the first quarter of the year. There were 16,382 deaths recorded during the same period, 6.5% lower than t…
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