Health in Caraga (Region XIII), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 8 in every 1,000 babies born in Caraga died before their first birthday and 14 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint lowest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in Caraga?
7 in every 1,000 babies born in Caraga died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 2nd lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Caraga see a doctor or nurse?
92.1% of mothers in Caraga 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 5th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Caraga have four antenatal visits?
91.8% of recent mothers in Caraga made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 3rd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Caraga take place in a health facility?
90.6% of recent births in Caraga took place in a health facility and 92.0% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks joint 6th lowest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in Caraga?
11.7% of recent births in Caraga were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Caraga have a postnatal check-up?
84.8% of mothers in Caraga had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 6th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Caraga use modern contraception?
47.8% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Caraga used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 13.7% 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 Caraga have begun childbearing?
6.9% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Caraga had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 5th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Caraga getting health care?
55.2% of women aged 15 to 49 in Caraga said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 49.4% 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 Caraga use tobacco?
4.6% of women aged 15 to 49 in Caraga used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Caraga (Region XIII) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) 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 | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 14 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 12 |
| 13 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 12 |
| 14 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 10 |
| 15 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 8 |
| 16 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 8 |
| 17 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 8 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 13 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 23 |
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 21 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 19 |
| 13 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 14 |
| 14 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 13 |
| 15 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 13 |
| 16 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 11 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 92.9% |
| 10 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 92.0% |
| 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% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 14 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)
Caraga (Region XIII) 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 | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 49.8% |
| 3 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 49.5% |
| 4 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 47.9% |
| 5 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 47.8% |
| 6 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 46.0% |
| 7 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 45.1% |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 44.9% |
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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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