Health in Morona Santiago, Ecuador: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Morona Santiago is projected at 77.0 years in 2026 (both sexes), 12th highest of the 24 provinces; in 2010 it was 73.4 years. The national figure is 77.9 years (population-weighted average of the provinces).
How many people die each year in Morona Santiago?
INEC recorded 635 deaths among residents of Morona Santiago in 2024, a rate of 3.08 per 1,000 people against 4.98 nationally; 2nd lowest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 the rate was 3.20 and in 2020, the first pandemic year, 4.01.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Morona Santiago?
The infant mortality rate in Morona Santiago was 6.4 deaths of children under one year per 1,000 births in 2024 (28 deaths), against 8.9 nationally; 6th lowest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 14.3.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in Morona Santiago?
The mortality rate for children under five in Morona Santiago was 10.0 per 1,000 births in 2024 (44 deaths) against 11.2 nationally; 10th lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many mothers die in childbirth in Morona Santiago?
One maternal death was recorded among residents of Morona Santiago 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 Morona Santiago each year?
4,177 live births were registered for mothers living in Morona Santiago in 2023, a crude birth rate of 20.6 per 1,000 people (2nd highest of the 24 provinces); in 2019 there were 4,729, a change of -11.7% (national -16.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many births in Morona Santiago are attended by a doctor or midwife?
75.7% of live births in Morona Santiago in 2024 were attended by professional health staff, against 97.2% nationally; the lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow Morona Santiago compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
Morona Santiago ranks 12 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Carchi | 80.3 |
| 10 | Chimborazo | 80.2 |
| 11 | Cotopaxi | 80.0 |
| 12 | Morona Santiago | 77.0 |
| 13 | Pastaza | 76.3 |
| 14 | Zamora Chinchipe | 76.2 |
| 15 | El Oro | 76.1 |
General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) (2024)
Morona Santiago ranks 23 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | General mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Esmeraldas | 4.12 |
| 19 | Zamora Chinchipe | 3.94 |
| 20 | Napo | 3.90 |
| 21 | Orellana | 3.73 |
| 22 | Pastaza | 3.45 |
| 23 | Morona Santiago | 3.08 |
| 24 | Galapagos | 2.23 |
Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) (2024)
Morona Santiago ranks 19 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Los Rios | 6.9 |
| 17 | Esmeraldas | 6.9 |
| 18 | Canar | 6.4 |
| 19 | Morona Santiago | 6.4 |
| 20 | Tungurahua | 5.6 |
| 21 | Galapagos | 5.3 |
| 22 | Bolivar | 5.1 |
Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) (2024)
Morona Santiago ranks 15 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | Esmeraldas | 9.0 |
Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) (2024)
Morona Santiago ranks 21 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sucumbios | 7.2% |
| 19 | Napo | 7.0% |
| 20 | Orellana | 6.8% |
| 21 | Morona Santiago | 6.8% |
| 22 | Bolivar | 6.6% |
| 23 | Pastaza | 5.8% |
| 24 | Zamora Chinchipe | 5.6% |
Births attended by professional health staff (2024)
Morona Santiago ranks 24 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Births attended by professional health staff |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sucumbios | 90.9% |
| 19 | Chimborazo | 90.0% |
| 20 | Bolivar | 89.6% |
| 21 | Napo | 85.2% |
| 22 | Orellana | 82.9% |
| 23 | Pastaza | 76.2% |
| 24 | Morona Santiago | 75.7% |
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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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