Health in El Oro, Ecuador: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in El Oro is projected at 76.1 years in 2026 (both sexes), 10th lowest of the 24 provinces; in 2010 it was 74.0 years. The national figure is 77.9 years (population-weighted average of the provinces).
How many people die each year in El Oro?
INEC recorded 4,201 deaths among residents of El Oro in 2024, a rate of 5.61 per 1,000 people against 4.98 nationally; 2nd highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 the rate was 4.35 and in 2020, the first pandemic year, 6.97.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in El Oro?
The infant mortality rate in El Oro was 10.1 deaths of children under one year per 1,000 births in 2024 (112 deaths), against 8.9 nationally; 4th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 12.5.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in El Oro?
The mortality rate for children under five in El Oro was 12.2 per 1,000 births in 2024 (137 deaths) against 11.2 nationally; 8th highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many mothers die in childbirth in El Oro?
5 maternal deaths were recorded among residents of El Oro in 2024; the national total was 90, a ratio of 34.2 per 100,000 births. Provincial ratios are based on small counts.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many babies are born in El Oro each year?
9,970 live births were registered for mothers living in El Oro in 2023, a crude birth rate of 13.4 per 1,000 people (12th lowest of the 24 provinces); in 2019 there were 12,480, a change of -20.1% (national -16.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many births in El Oro are attended by a doctor or midwife?
99.4% of live births in El Oro in 2024 were attended by professional health staff, against 97.2% nationally; 2nd highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow El Oro compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
El Oro ranks 15 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Morona Santiago | 77.0 |
| 13 | Pastaza | 76.3 |
| 14 | Zamora Chinchipe | 76.2 |
| 15 | El Oro | 76.1 |
| 16 | Napo | 76.0 |
| 17 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 75.9 |
| 18 | Santa Elena | 75.9 |
General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) (2024)
El Oro ranks 2 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canar | 5.80 |
| 2 | El Oro | 5.61 |
| 3 | Los Rios | 5.56 |
| 4 | Loja | 5.55 |
| 5 | Guayas | 5.52 |
| 6 | Tungurahua | 5.42 |
| 7 | Chimborazo | 5.38 |
Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) (2024)
El Oro ranks 4 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chimborazo | 12.4 |
| 2 | Pichincha | 11.8 |
| 3 | Sucumbios | 10.4 |
| 4 | El Oro | 10.1 |
| 5 | Guayas | 9.9 |
| 6 | Pastaza | 9.4 |
| 7 | Napo | 9.2 |
Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) (2024)
El Oro ranks 8 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pichincha | 13.8 |
| 6 | Pastaza | 13.7 |
| 7 | Cotopaxi | 13.1 |
| 8 | El Oro | 12.2 |
| 9 | Guayas | 11.9 |
| 10 | Orellana | 11.7 |
| 11 | Imbabura | 10.4 |
Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) (2024)
El Oro ranks 16 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Esmeraldas | 8.0% |
| 14 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 7.8% |
| 15 | Galapagos | 7.7% |
| 16 | El Oro | 7.5% |
| 17 | Loja | 7.4% |
| 18 | Sucumbios | 7.2% |
| 19 | Napo | 7.0% |
Births attended by professional health staff (2024)
El Oro ranks 2 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Births attended by professional health staff |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galapagos | 99.7% |
| 2 | El Oro | 99.4% |
| 3 | Los Rios | 99.4% |
| 4 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 99.4% |
| 5 | Pichincha | 99.3% |
| 6 | Guayas | 99.1% |
| 7 | Manabi | 99.1% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC): Registro Estadístico de Defunciones Generales 2024: tabulados y series (mortality by province of residence, 2008-2024), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7cab0c22d7cd…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC): Registro Estadístico de Nacidos Vivos y Defunciones Fetales 2024: tabulados y series históricas (births by province of residence), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fa2d677df1e0…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC): Estimaciones y Proyecciones de Población, revisión 2024 (Censo 2022 base): provincial tables by age and demographic indicators, 1990-2035, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 54951201c6d7…)
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