Health in Northern Mindanao (Region X), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 12 in every 1,000 babies born in Northern Mindanao died before their first birthday and 19 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint 5th lowest of 17 regions for infant deaths. Regional survey estimates carry a margin of error.
What is the newborn death rate in Northern Mindanao?
8 in every 1,000 babies born in Northern Mindanao died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 4th lowest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Northern Mindanao see a doctor or nurse?
87.2% of mothers in Northern Mindanao 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 lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Northern Mindanao have four antenatal visits?
84.4% of recent mothers in Northern Mindanao made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Northern Mindanao take place in a health facility?
93.3% of recent births in Northern Mindanao took place in a health facility and 93.9% were attended by a skilled provider; nationally the shares are 88.4% and 89.6%. It ranks joint 7th highest of 17 regions for facility births.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the caesarean section rate in Northern Mindanao?
13.3% of recent births in Northern Mindanao were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Northern Mindanao have a postnatal check-up?
89.6% of mothers in Northern Mindanao had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks the highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Northern Mindanao use modern contraception?
49.5% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Northern Mindanao used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 12.9% 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 Northern Mindanao have begun childbearing?
10.9% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Northern Mindanao had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks the highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Northern Mindanao getting health care?
52.8% of women aged 15 to 49 in Northern Mindanao said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 50.0% 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 Northern Mindanao use tobacco?
1.5% of women aged 15 to 49 in Northern Mindanao used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Northern Mindanao (Region X) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 18 |
| 10 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 18 |
| 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 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 25 |
| 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 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 10 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 92.0% |
| 11 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 90.6% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) ranks 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 12 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 65.8% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Northern Mindanao (Region X) 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 | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 58.3% |
| 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% |
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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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