Health in Western Visayas (Region VI), Philippines: official figures
In the five years before the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, 18 in every 1,000 babies born in Western Visayas died before their first birthday and 21 in every 1,000 died before age five; the national figures are 22 and 26. It ranks joint 9th 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 Western Visayas?
13 in every 1,000 babies born in Western Visayas died within their first month in the five years before the 2022 survey (national: 15); it ranks joint 6th highest of 17 regions for newborn deaths.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many pregnant women in Western Visayas see a doctor or nurse?
96.9% of mothers in Western 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 3rd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Western Visayas have four antenatal visits?
85.6% of recent mothers in Western Visayas made four or more antenatal care visits (national: 83.0%); it ranks 8th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many births in Western Visayas take place in a health facility?
93.3% of recent births in Western Visayas took place in a health facility and 93.6% 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 Western Visayas?
9.3% of recent births in Western Visayas were by caesarean section, against 19.5% nationally; it ranks 2nd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many mothers in Western Visayas have a postnatal check-up?
88.6% of mothers in Western Visayas had a postnatal check-up within two days of giving birth (national: 75.4%); it ranks 4th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many married women in Western Visayas use modern contraception?
42.9% of married women aged 15 to 49 in Western Visayas used a modern method of contraception in 2022 (national: 41.8%), and 16.1% 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 Western Visayas have begun childbearing?
6.6% of girls aged 15 to 19 in Western Visayas had already had a child or were pregnant with their first in 2022, against 5.3% nationally; it ranks 6th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat stops women in Western Visayas getting health care?
40.7% of women aged 15 to 49 in Western Visayas said they had at least one problem getting medical care for themselves, and 32.9% 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 Western Visayas use tobacco?
4.0% of women aged 15 to 49 in Western Visayas used some form of tobacco in 2022, against 4.5% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Western Visayas (Region VI) compares with other regions
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Western Visayas (Region VI) 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 | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 12 |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) (2022)
Western Visayas (Region VI) 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 | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (five years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 26 |
| 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 |
Births in a health facility (2022)
Western Visayas (Region VI) 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 | Births in a health facility |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 10 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 92.0% |
Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations (2022)
Western Visayas (Region VI) 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 | Children 12-23 months with all eight basic vaccinations |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 83.9% |
| 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% |
Married women using modern contraception (2022)
Western Visayas (Region VI) 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 | Married women using modern contraception |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 12 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 42.5% |
| 13 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 41.2% |
| 14 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 38.8% |
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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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