Health in Los Rios, Ecuador: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Los Rios is projected at 75.5 years in 2026 (both sexes), 3rd lowest of the 24 provinces; in 2010 it was 72.9 years. The national figure is 77.9 years (population-weighted average of the provinces).
How many people die each year in Los Rios?
INEC recorded 5,383 deaths among residents of Los Rios in 2024, a rate of 5.56 per 1,000 people against 4.98 nationally; 3rd highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 the rate was 4.54 and in 2020, the first pandemic year, 6.01.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Los Rios?
The infant mortality rate in Los Rios was 6.9 deaths of children under one year per 1,000 births in 2024 (108 deaths), against 8.9 nationally; 9th lowest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 10.5.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in Los Rios?
The mortality rate for children under five in Los Rios was 8.9 per 1,000 births in 2024 (139 deaths) against 11.2 nationally; 5th lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many mothers die in childbirth in Los Rios?
7 maternal deaths were recorded among residents of Los Rios 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 Los Rios each year?
15,138 live births were registered for mothers living in Los Rios in 2023, a crude birth rate of 15.8 per 1,000 people (10th highest of the 24 provinces); in 2019 there were 16,679, a change of -9.2% (national -16.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many births in Los Rios are attended by a doctor or midwife?
99.4% of live births in Los Rios in 2024 were attended by professional health staff, against 97.2% nationally; 3rd highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow Los Rios compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
Los Rios ranks 22 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Santa Elena | 75.9 |
| 19 | Sucumbios | 75.9 |
| 20 | Manabi | 75.6 |
| 21 | Esmeraldas | 75.6 |
| 22 | Los Rios | 75.5 |
| 23 | Orellana | 75.2 |
| 24 | Guayas | 75.1 |
General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) (2024)
Los Rios ranks 3 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)
Los Rios ranks 16 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 7.6 |
| 14 | Azuay | 7.4 |
| 15 | Imbabura | 7.0 |
| 16 | Los Rios | 6.9 |
| 17 | Esmeraldas | 6.9 |
| 18 | Canar | 6.4 |
| 19 | Morona Santiago | 6.4 |
Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) (2024)
Los Rios ranks 20 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 9.6 |
| 18 | Esmeraldas | 9.0 |
| 19 | Tungurahua | 9.0 |
| 20 | Los Rios | 8.9 |
| 21 | Azuay | 8.8 |
| 22 | Bolivar | 8.5 |
| 23 | Loja | 7.7 |
Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) (2024)
Los Rios ranks 12 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Guayas | 9.2% |
| 10 | Manabi | 8.9% |
| 11 | Imbabura | 8.5% |
| 12 | Los Rios | 8.5% |
| 13 | Esmeraldas | 8.0% |
| 14 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 7.8% |
| 15 | Galapagos | 7.7% |
Births attended by professional health staff (2024)
Los Rios ranks 3 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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