Health in Betsiboka, Madagascar: official figures
29.6% of children under five in Betsiboka were stunted (too short for their age, a sign of chronic undernutrition) in the 2021 Demographic and Health Survey, 7.3% were wasted and 19.4% underweight; the stunting rate is 6th lowest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 39.8%).
How many children in Betsiboka are vaccinated?
39.2% of children aged 12 to 23 months in Betsiboka had received all basic vaccines in 2021 and 32.2% had none; 7th lowest of 22 regions for basic vaccines (Madagascar: 48.5% and 17.9%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyDo women in Betsiboka give birth in a health facility?
26.5% of births in the five years before the 2021 survey in Betsiboka took place in a health facility and 34.6% were assisted by a qualified health worker; 7th lowest of 22 regions for facility births (Madagascar: 38.5% and 45.8%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow common is teenage pregnancy in Betsiboka?
43.9% of young women aged 15 to 19 in Betsiboka had already had a child or were pregnant in 2021, 5th highest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 31.1%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyCan women in Betsiboka get family planning?
34.8% of married or partnered women in Betsiboka used a modern contraceptive method in 2021 and 19.7% wanted to avoid pregnancy but were not using any method; 9th lowest of 22 regions for modern contraception (Madagascar: 42.7% and 14.6%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyDo households in Betsiboka have mosquito nets?
78.8% of households in Betsiboka owned at least one insecticide-treated mosquito net in 2021, 10th highest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 69.1%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyMore figures
- 44.2% of women in Betsiboka who gave birth in the five years before the 2021 survey had at least four antenatal visits, 2nd lowest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 59.9%). Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copy
How Betsiboka compares with other regions
Children under 5 stunted (2021)
Betsiboka ranks 16 of 21, highest first. Vatovavy and Fitovinany were surveyed as one region (Vatovavy Fitovinany) and are not ranked separately.
| Rank | Region | Children under 5 stunted |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Menabe | 34.9% |
| 14 | Ihorombe | 32.6% |
| 15 | Sava | 31.0% |
| 16 | Betsiboka | 29.6% |
| 17 | Boeny | 28.8% |
| 18 | Sofia | 28.1% |
| 19 | Atsimo Andrefana | 26.7% |
Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines (2021)
Betsiboka ranks 15 of 21, highest first. Vatovavy and Fitovinany were surveyed as one region (Vatovavy Fitovinany) and are not ranked separately.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Atsimo Atsinanana | 42.4% |
| 13 | Menabe | 41.7% |
| 14 | Melaky | 39.8% |
| 15 | Betsiboka | 39.2% |
| 16 | Boeny | 38.1% |
| 17 | Anosy | 37.3% |
| 18 | Androy | 31.9% |
Births in a health facility (5 years before the survey) (2021)
Betsiboka ranks 15 of 21, highest first. Vatovavy and Fitovinany were surveyed as one region (Vatovavy Fitovinany) and are not ranked separately.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility (5 years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bongolava | 35.9% |
| 13 | Haute Matsiatra | 32.8% |
| 14 | Sofia | 32.7% |
| 15 | Betsiboka | 26.5% |
| 16 | Atsimo Andrefana | 26.0% |
| 17 | Androy | 24.3% |
| 18 | Menabe | 21.7% |
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Sources
- Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program): Enquête Démographique et de Santé à Madagascar (EDSMD-V) 2021, Indicateurs clés: Tables 4, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 16 by region, read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e371523653bb…)
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