Health in MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 19 in every 1,000 babies born in MIMAROPA died before their first birthday and 27 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 MIMAROPA?
15 in every 1,000 babies born in MIMAROPA died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks 3rd highest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in MIMAROPA see a doctor or nurse?
89.4% of mothers in MIMAROPA 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 7th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in MIMAROPA have four antenatal visits?
75.9% of recent mothers in MIMAROPA made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in MIMAROPA take place in a health facility?
77.0% of recent births in MIMAROPA took place in a health facility and 79.7% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in MIMAROPA?
12.8% of recent births in MIMAROPA were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in MIMAROPA have a postnatal check-up?
75.8% of mothers in MIMAROPA had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in MIMAROPA use modern contraception?
45.1% of married women aged 15 to 49 in MIMAROPA used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 13.5% 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 MIMAROPA have begun childbearing?
4.6% of girls aged 15 to 19 in MIMAROPA had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in MIMAROPA getting health care?
56.7% of women aged 15 to 49 in MIMAROPA said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 40.8% 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 MIMAROPA use tobacco?
4.0% of women aged 15 to 49 in MIMAROPA used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) 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 | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 14 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) 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 | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 26 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) ranks 15 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)
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 12 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 65.8% |
| 13 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 65.7% |
| 14 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 64.4% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) 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 | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 43.4% |
| 10 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 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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