the lowest recorded in the history of the Administration, while it will be seen that the births are above the average. In 1918, the year I arrived in Niue, deaths totalled 178. Since then, except for 1923, there has been a steady decrease. In my opinion further improvement is quite possible, and the figures are an indication that given a conscientious medical service the island may some day regain its former population.

Vital and Migration Statistics for the Year 1924.

Return of Births and Deaths for the Year 1924.

Return of Deaths at Different Ages, 1924.

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Aboriginal Natives. Persons other than Aboriginal Natives. Total. Male. Female. Male. ■ Female. Births .. .. . . 60 54 .. . . 1J 4 Deaths.. .. .. 27 1 42 .. .. 69 Arrivals .... 17 15 7 6 45 Departures .. .. j 1 j • • 14 12 27 Population. —At 31st December, 1923, 3,780 ; at 31st December, 1924, 3,843 : increase for year 1924, 63.

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