Education in Northern Mindanao (Region X), Philippines: official figures
The median person aged 6 or over in Northern Mindanao had 7.7 years of schooling in the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (national: 8.8 years); it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
How many people in Northern Mindanao finish secondary school?
15.3% of people aged 6 and over in Northern Mindanao had completed secondary school (and no more) in 2022, against 18.8% nationally; it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many children in Northern Mindanao attend primary school?
The net primary school attendance rate in Northern Mindanao was 88.7% in 2022, meaning that share of primary-age children were in primary school (national: 88.0%); it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many teenagers in Northern Mindanao attend secondary school?
The net secondary school attendance rate in Northern Mindanao was 82.7% in 2022, meaning that share of secondary-age young people were in secondary school (national: 82.8%); it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the youth literacy rate in Northern Mindanao?
99.4% of young women aged 15 to 24 in Northern Mindanao were literate in 2022 (national: 99.5%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Northern Mindanao have secondary education?
88.2% of women aged 15 to 49 in Northern Mindanao had secondary or higher education in 2022, against 90.2% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Northern Mindanao (Region X) compares with other regions
Median years of schooling, population aged 6 and over (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Median years of schooling, population aged 6 and over |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 7.8 |
| 11 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 7.8 |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 7.8 |
| 13 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 7.7 |
| 14 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 7.5 |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 7.2 |
| 16 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 6.5 |
Net secondary school attendance rate (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Net secondary school attendance rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 84.5% |
| 11 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 84.0% |
| 12 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 83.1% |
| 13 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 82.7% |
| 14 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 81.8% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 79.6% |
| 16 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 73.5% |
People aged 6 and over who attended higher education (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | People aged 6 and over who attended higher education |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 22.7% |
| 9 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 22.6% |
| 10 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 22.2% |
| 11 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 21.3% |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 20.8% |
| 13 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 20.7% |
| 14 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 20.3% |
People aged 6 and over with no education (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | People aged 6 and over with no education |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 8.2% |
| 4 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 6.8% |
| 5 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 6.4% |
| 6 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 5.8% |
| 7 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 5.8% |
| 8 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 5.6% |
| 9 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 5.6% |
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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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