Health in Central Visayas (Region VII), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 21 in every 1,000 babies born in Central Visayas 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 4th highest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error. This source predates the Negros Island Region, created in 2024, so it has no separate figure for Negros.
What is the newborn death rate in Central Visayas?
12 in every 1,000 babies born in Central Visayas died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Central Visayas see a doctor or nurse?
86.6% of mothers in Central Visayas 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 lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Central Visayas have four antenatal visits?
90.1% of recent mothers in Central Visayas made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 6th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Central Visayas take place in a health facility?
95.4% of recent births in Central Visayas took place in a health facility and 93.0% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 3rd highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in Central Visayas?
16.0% of recent births in Central Visayas were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 8th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Central Visayas have a postnatal check-up?
89.3% of mothers in Central Visayas had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 2nd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Central Visayas use modern contraception?
44.9% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Central Visayas used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 12.8% 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 Central Visayas have begun childbearing?
4.8% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Central Visayas had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Central Visayas getting health care?
68.0% of women aged 15 to 49 in Central Visayas said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 62.0% 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 Central Visayas use tobacco?
4.3% of women aged 15 to 49 in Central Visayas used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Central Visayas (Region VII) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Central Visayas (Region VII) 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 | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 27 |
| 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 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Central Visayas (Region VII) ranks 8 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 21 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Central Visayas (Region VII) 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 | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 97.9% |
| 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% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Central Visayas (Region VII) ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 80.6% |
| 6 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 78.4% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 77.7% |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 77.6% |
| 9 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 76.8% |
| 10 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 75.5% |
| 11 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 74.3% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Central Visayas (Region VII) ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 43.4% |
| 10 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 42.9% |
| 11 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 42.9% |
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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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