Health in Manabi, Ecuador: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Manabi is projected at 75.6 years in 2026 (both sexes), 5th lowest of the 24 provinces; in 2010 it was 73.7 years. The national figure is 77.9 years (population-weighted average of the provinces).
How many people die each year in Manabi?
INEC recorded 8,681 deaths among residents of Manabi in 2024, a rate of 5.11 per 1,000 people against 4.98 nationally; 9th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 the rate was 4.38 and in 2020, the first pandemic year, 6.86.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Manabi?
The infant mortality rate in Manabi was 8.2 deaths of children under one year per 1,000 births in 2024 (213 deaths), against 8.9 nationally; 10th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 10.1.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in Manabi?
The mortality rate for children under five in Manabi was 10.1 per 1,000 births in 2024 (264 deaths) against 11.2 nationally; 11th lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many mothers die in childbirth in Manabi?
8 maternal deaths were recorded among residents of Manabi 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 Manabi each year?
24,327 live births were registered for mothers living in Manabi in 2023, a crude birth rate of 14.4 per 1,000 people (11th highest of the 24 provinces); in 2019 there were 27,032, a change of -10.0% (national -16.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many births in Manabi are attended by a doctor or midwife?
99.1% of live births in Manabi in 2024 were attended by professional health staff, against 97.2% nationally; 7th highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow Manabi compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
Manabi ranks 20 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 75.9 |
| 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 |
General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) (2024)
Manabi ranks 9 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tungurahua | 5.42 |
| 7 | Chimborazo | 5.38 |
| 8 | Bolivar | 5.26 |
| 9 | Manabi | 5.11 |
| 10 | Carchi | 5.11 |
| 11 | Sucumbios | 5.00 |
| 12 | Imbabura | 4.99 |
Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) (2024)
Manabi ranks 10 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Napo | 9.2 |
| 8 | Cotopaxi | 9.2 |
| 9 | Carchi | 8.5 |
| 10 | Manabi | 8.2 |
| 11 | Santa Elena | 7.9 |
| 12 | Orellana | 7.8 |
| 13 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 7.6 |
Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) (2024)
Manabi ranks 14 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Imbabura | 10.4 |
| 12 | Carchi | 10.2 |
| 13 | Santa Elena | 10.1 |
| 14 | Manabi | 10.1 |
| 15 | Morona Santiago | 10.0 |
| 16 | Canar | 9.9 |
| 17 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 9.6 |
Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) (2024)
Manabi ranks 10 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cotopaxi | 9.8% |
| 8 | Canar | 9.8% |
| 9 | Guayas | 9.2% |
| 10 | Manabi | 8.9% |
| 11 | Imbabura | 8.5% |
| 12 | Los Rios | 8.5% |
| 13 | Esmeraldas | 8.0% |
Births attended by professional health staff (2024)
Manabi ranks 7 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Births attended by professional health staff |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 99.4% |
| 5 | Pichincha | 99.3% |
| 6 | Guayas | 99.1% |
| 7 | Manabi | 99.1% |
| 8 | Santa Elena | 98.9% |
| 9 | Azuay | 98.7% |
| 10 | Tungurahua | 98.4% |
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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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