Health in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 20 in every 1,000 babies born in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) died before their first birthday and 28 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks 6th highest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM)?
8 in every 1,000 babies born in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 4th lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) see a doctor or nurse?
47.5% of mothers in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) who gave birth in the two years before the 2022 survey received antenatal care from a doctor, nurse or midwife (national: 85.9%); it ranks the lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) have four antenatal visits?
27.9% of recent mothers in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks the lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) take place in a health facility?
39.1% of recent births in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) took place in a health facility and 42.4% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks the lowest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM)?
4.9% of recent births in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks the lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) have a postnatal check-up?
44.5% of mothers in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks the lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) use modern contraception?
20.5% of married women aged 15 to 49 in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 19.8% had an unmet need for family planning (national: 12.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many teenage girls in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) have begun childbearing?
6.5% of girls aged 15 to 19 in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 7th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) getting health care?
69.2% of women aged 15 to 49 in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 66.4% named getting money for treatment (national: 51.1% and 42.4%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) use tobacco?
2.8% of women aged 15 to 49 in the Bangsamoro region (BARMM) used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ranks 6 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 24 |
| 4 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 21 |
| 5 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 21 |
| 6 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 20 |
| 7 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 19 |
| 8 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 19 |
| 9 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 18 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ranks 4 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 39 |
| 2 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 34 |
| 3 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 29 |
| 4 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 28 |
| 5 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 27 |
| 6 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 27 |
| 7 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 26 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ranks 17 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 90.6% |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 90.6% |
| 13 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 89.9% |
| 14 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 81.7% |
| 15 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 77.0% |
| 16 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 76.0% |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 39.1% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ranks 17 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 74.3% |
| 12 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 65.8% |
| 13 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 65.7% |
| 14 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 64.4% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 60.8% |
| 16 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 59.6% |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 18.1% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ranks 17 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 42.9% |
| 12 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 42.5% |
| 13 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 41.2% |
| 14 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 38.8% |
| 15 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 38.4% |
| 16 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 36.9% |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 20.5% |
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Sources
- Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program): 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey: selected national and regional indicators (DHS Program API), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 401a0e9d6912…)
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