New dimensions regarding demographic behaviour and marriage-to-divorce ratio in Romania and Bihor County: a comparative analysis

This study analyses recent demographic trends in Romania, focusing on changes in the female population, especially women of childbearing age, as well as marriage and divorce rates at both national and local levels in Bihor County. The aim is to identify patterns of demographic behaviour and assess family stability through the dynamics of the marriage-to-divorce ratio. By examining these trends, we can highlight regional differences in demographic behaviour. The study employs an evolutionary and comparative analysis of demographic patterns in Romania, with a specific focus on Bihor County. Using official data from the National Institute of Statistics, it provides a descriptive analysis of trends and evaluates key factors influencing demographic stability and instability at both national and regional levels. Results indicate that, since 1990, Romania has increasingly aligned with Western demographic models, reflecting shifts in key indicators such as marriage, fertility and family stability.