Health in Orellana, Ecuador: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Orellana is projected at 75.2 years in 2026 (both sexes), 2nd lowest of the 24 provinces; in 2010 it was 70.6 years. The national figure is 77.9 years (population-weighted average of the provinces).
How many people die each year in Orellana?
INEC recorded 720 deaths among residents of Orellana in 2024, a rate of 3.73 per 1,000 people against 4.98 nationally; 4th lowest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 the rate was 2.69 and in 2020, the first pandemic year, 3.51.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Orellana?
The infant mortality rate in Orellana was 7.8 deaths of children under one year per 1,000 births in 2024 (30 deaths), against 8.9 nationally; 12th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2019 it was 9.4.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in Orellana?
The mortality rate for children under five in Orellana was 11.7 per 1,000 births in 2024 (45 deaths) against 11.2 nationally; 10th highest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many mothers die in childbirth in Orellana?
No maternal deaths were recorded among residents of Orellana 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 Orellana each year?
3,692 live births were registered for mothers living in Orellana in 2023, a crude birth rate of 19.5 per 1,000 people (3rd highest of the 24 provinces); in 2019 there were 3,733, a change of -1.1% (national -16.3%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow many births in Orellana are attended by a doctor or midwife?
82.9% of live births in Orellana in 2024 were attended by professional health staff, against 97.2% nationally; 3rd lowest of the 24 provinces.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow Orellana compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
Orellana ranks 23 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)
Orellana ranks 21 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)
Orellana ranks 12 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant mortality rate (deaths under age 1 per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Azuay | 7.4 |
| 15 | Imbabura | 7.0 |
Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) (2024)
Orellana ranks 10 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 births) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cotopaxi | 13.1 |
| 8 | El Oro | 12.2 |
| 9 | Guayas | 11.9 |
| 10 | Orellana | 11.7 |
| 11 | Imbabura | 10.4 |
| 12 | Carchi | 10.2 |
| 13 | Santa Elena | 10.1 |
Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) (2024)
Orellana ranks 20 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Live births with low birth weight (under 2,500 g) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Loja | 7.4% |
| 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% |
Births attended by professional health staff (2024)
Orellana ranks 22 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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