Health in CALABARZON (Region IV-A), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 19 in every 1,000 babies born in CALABARZON died before their first birthday and 26 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint 7th highest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in CALABARZON?
14 in every 1,000 babies born in CALABARZON died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 4th highest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in CALABARZON see a doctor or nurse?
91.3% of mothers in CALABARZON 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 6th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in CALABARZON have four antenatal visits?
92.2% of recent mothers in CALABARZON made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 2nd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in CALABARZON take place in a health facility?
93.8% of recent births in CALABARZON took place in a health facility and 95.8% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 5th highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in CALABARZON?
29.4% of recent births in CALABARZON were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 3rd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in CALABARZON have a postnatal check-up?
73.0% of mothers in CALABARZON had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in CALABARZON use modern contraception?
36.9% of married women aged 15 to 49 in CALABARZON used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 12.9% 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 CALABARZON have begun childbearing?
4.9% of girls aged 15 to 19 in CALABARZON had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 8th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in CALABARZON getting health care?
48.1% of women aged 15 to 49 in CALABARZON said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 39.2% 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 CALABARZON use tobacco?
4.6% of women aged 15 to 49 in CALABARZON used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow CALABARZON (Region IV-A) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranks 7 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 18 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranks 7 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 26 |
| 9 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 25 |
| 10 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 23 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 97.0% |
| 3 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 95.4% |
| 4 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 94.3% |
| 5 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 93.8% |
| 6 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 93.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 93.3% |
| 8 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 93.3% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranks 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 90.2% |
| 2 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 89.8% |
| 3 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 87.4% |
| 4 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 83.9% |
| 5 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 80.6% |
| 6 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 78.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 77.7% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranks 16 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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