| Year | Live births | Difference to the previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 770,744 | -14,290 |
| 2000 | 766,999 | -3,745 |
| 2001 | 734,475 | -32,524 |
| 2002 | 719,250 | -15,225 |
| 2003 | 706,721 | -12,529 |
| 2004 | 705,622 | -1,099 |
| 2005 | 685,795 | -19,827 |
| 2006 | 672,724 | -13,071 |
| 2007 | 684,862 | 12,138 |
| 2008 | 682,514 | -2,348 |
| 2009 | 665,126 | -17,388 |
| 2010 | 677,947 | +12,821 |
Version: 2.25.5 / 20.10.2008