Health in Kédougou Region, Senegal: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Kédougou was 63.8 years at the 2023 census (62.2 for men and 65.8 for women), 4th lowest of 14 regions (Senegal: 68.9).
How many children die young in Kédougou?
Out of every 1,000 babies born in Kédougou, 66.3 die before their first birthday and 94.6 before their fifth, according to the 2023 census; the under-five rate is 4th highest of 13 regions with data (Senegal: 48.3 and 66.7).
Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) · saved copyHow many women die in childbirth in Kédougou?
The 2023 census recorded 32 maternal deaths in Kédougou in the 12 months before the count, 377 for every 100,000 live births, the highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 236).
Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) · saved copyDo women in Kédougou give birth in a health facility?
87.6% of babies born in Kédougou in the two years before the 2023 Demographic and Health Survey were delivered in a health facility, 6th lowest of 14 regions (Senegal: 92.3%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many children in Kédougou are vaccinated?
62.2% of children aged 12 to 23 months in Kédougou had all basic vaccines in 2023, 26.5% had every vaccine in the national schedule and 11.2% had none; 5th lowest of 14 regions for basic vaccines (Senegal: 64.0%, 43.3% and 5.9%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many children in Kédougou are malnourished?
21.3% of children under five in Kédougou were stunted (too short for their age) in 2023, 7.9% were wasted (too thin for their height) and 14.3% underweight; the stunting rate is 6th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 17.5%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyDo people in Kédougou have health insurance?
11.7% of people in Kédougou had any health cover (a mutual health insurance, insurance, a public scheme or free care for young children or over-60s) in 2023, 5th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 9.7%); 7.6% belonged to a community mutual health insurance.
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyDo households in Kédougou have mosquito nets?
75.1% of households in Kédougou owned at least one insecticide-treated mosquito net in 2023, joint 6th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 60.6%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Kédougou Region compares with other regions
Life expectancy at birth (2023 census) (2023)
Kédougou Region ranks 11 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (2023 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saint-Louis Region | 67.8 years |
| 9 | Kaolack Region | 67.8 years |
| 10 | Tambacounda Region | 67.7 years |
| 11 | Kédougou Region | 63.8 years |
| 12 | Sédhiou Region | 62.9 years |
| 13 | Ziguinchor Region | 62.8 years |
| 14 | Kolda Region | 62.7 years |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (2023 census) (2023)
Kédougou Region ranks 4 of 13, highest first. Fatick is left out: its printed rate contradicts the boys' rate in the same table.
| Rank | Region | Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (2023 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolda Region | 101.5 |
| 2 | Ziguinchor Region | 101.4 |
| 3 | Sédhiou Region | 100.7 |
| 4 | Kédougou Region | 94.6 |
| 5 | Kaolack Region | 73.1 |
| 6 | Saint-Louis Region | 71.5 |
| 7 | Matam Region | 70.8 |
Births in a health facility (2 years before the survey) (2023)
Kédougou Region ranks 9 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility (2 years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kaolack Region | 93.1% |
| 7 | Fatick Region | 91.5% |
| 8 | Kolda Region | 88.5% |
| 9 | Kédougou Region | 87.6% |
| 10 | Saint-Louis Region | 85.9% |
| 11 | Tambacounda Region | 85.6% |
| 12 | Kaffrine Region | 85.4% |
Children under 5 stunted (2023)
Kédougou Region ranks 6 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children under 5 stunted |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sédhiou Region | 24.5% |
| 4 | Tambacounda Region | 23.5% |
| 5 | Saint-Louis Region | 22.9% |
| 6 | Kédougou Region | 21.3% |
| 7 | Louga Region | 18.0% |
| 8 | Kolda Region | 17.9% |
| 9 | Diourbel Region | 17.5% |
Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines (2023)
Kédougou Region ranks 10 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Louga Region | 66.1% |
| 8 | Saint-Louis Region | 65.9% |
| 9 | Thiès Region | 65.2% |
| 10 | Kédougou Region | 62.2% |
| 11 | Sédhiou Region | 57.5% |
| 12 | Matam Region | 51.0% |
| 13 | Diourbel Region | 49.0% |
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Sources
- ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program): Senegal Continuous Demographic and Health Survey 2023 (EDS-Continue 2023), tables volume (July 2024): Tables 2.12, 2.18, 5.2, 9.7, 10.4, 11.1 and 12.1 by region, read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c1fffc1c6f81…)
- Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD): RGPH-5 2023 final report, chapter 5: mortality (Tables V-18, V-20, V-22 and V-25 by region), read 27 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 22bfde37cb9b…)
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