Health in National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 8 in every 1,000 babies born in the National Capital Region died before their first birthday and 10 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 the National Capital Region?
6 in every 1,000 babies born in the National Capital Region died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks the lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in the National Capital Region see a doctor or nurse?
82.2% of mothers in the National Capital Region 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 4th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in the National Capital Region have four antenatal visits?
84.8% of recent mothers in the National Capital Region made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in the National Capital Region take place in a health facility?
93.4% of recent births in the National Capital Region took place in a health facility and 95.9% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks 6th highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in the National Capital Region?
22.3% of recent births in the National Capital Region were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 6th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in the National Capital Region have a postnatal check-up?
68.6% of mothers in the National Capital Region had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 4th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in the National Capital Region use modern contraception?
38.4% of married women aged 15 to 49 in the National Capital Region used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 11.6% 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 National Capital Region have begun childbearing?
2.8% of girls aged 15 to 19 in the National Capital Region had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in the National Capital Region getting health care?
34.9% of women aged 15 to 49 in the National Capital Region said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 29.1% 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 National Capital Region use tobacco?
4.6% of women aged 15 to 49 in the National Capital Region used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow National Capital Region (NCR) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
National Capital Region (NCR) 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 | 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)
National Capital Region (NCR) 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 | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 10 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
National Capital Region (NCR) 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 | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 92.9% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
National Capital Region (NCR) 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 | Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 60.8% |
| 16 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 59.6% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
National Capital Region (NCR) 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 | 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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