Health in Sofia, Madagascar: official figures
28.1% of children under five in Sofia were stunted (too short for their age, a sign of chronic undernutrition) in the 2021 Demographic and Health Survey, 9.8% were wasted and 14.9% underweight; the stunting rate is 4th lowest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 39.8%).
How many children in Sofia are vaccinated?
31.1% of children aged 12 to 23 months in Sofia had received all basic vaccines in 2021 and 27.2% had none; 3rd 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 Sofia give birth in a health facility?
32.7% of births in the five years before the 2021 survey in Sofia took place in a health facility and 42.8% were assisted by a qualified health worker; 8th 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 Sofia?
50.4% of young women aged 15 to 19 in Sofia had already had a child or were pregnant in 2021, the highest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 31.1%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyCan women in Sofia get family planning?
40.2% of married or partnered women in Sofia used a modern contraceptive method in 2021 and 15.9% wanted to avoid pregnancy but were not using any method; 11th 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 Sofia have mosquito nets?
83.7% of households in Sofia owned at least one insecticide-treated mosquito net in 2021, 7th highest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 69.1%).
Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyMore figures
- 46.1% of women in Sofia who gave birth in the five years before the 2021 survey had at least four antenatal visits, 3rd lowest of 22 regions (Madagascar: 59.9%). Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INSTAT), with ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copy
How Sofia compares with other regions
Children under 5 stunted (2021)
Sofia ranks 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sava | 31.0% |
| 16 | Betsiboka | 29.6% |
| 17 | Boeny | 28.8% |
| 18 | Sofia | 28.1% |
| 19 | Atsimo Andrefana | 26.7% |
| 20 | Melaky | 22.3% |
| 21 | Diana | 21.7% |
Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines (2021)
Sofia ranks 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Betsiboka | 39.2% |
| 16 | Boeny | 38.1% |
| 17 | Anosy | 37.3% |
| 18 | Androy | 31.9% |
| 19 | Sofia | 31.1% |
| 20 | Atsimo Andrefana | 26.0% |
| 21 | Sava | 24.9% |
Births in a health facility (5 years before the survey) (2021)
Sofia ranks 14 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Atsinanana | 36.6% |
| 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% |
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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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