Health in Matam Region, Senegal: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Matam was 67.9 years at the 2023 census (67.2 for men and 68.6 for women), 7th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 68.9).
How many children die young in Matam?
Out of every 1,000 babies born in Matam, 51.4 die before their first birthday and 70.8 before their fifth, according to the 2023 census; the under-five rate is 7th 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 Matam?
The 2023 census recorded 72 maternal deaths in Matam in the 12 months before the count, 279 for every 100,000 live births, 6th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 236).
Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) · saved copyDo women in Matam give birth in a health facility?
81.7% of babies born in Matam in the two years before the 2023 Demographic and Health Survey were delivered in a health facility, 2nd 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 Matam are vaccinated?
51.0% of children aged 12 to 23 months in Matam had all basic vaccines in 2023, 38.8% had every vaccine in the national schedule and 8.6% had none; 3rd 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 Matam are malnourished?
25.3% of children under five in Matam were stunted (too short for their age) in 2023, 22.2% were wasted (too thin for their height) and 31.4% underweight; the stunting rate is 2nd 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 Matam have health insurance?
7.9% of people in Matam had any health cover (a mutual health insurance, insurance, a public scheme or free care for young children or over-60s) in 2023, 6th highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 9.7%); 4.8% 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 Matam have mosquito nets?
86.6% of households in Matam owned at least one insecticide-treated mosquito net in 2023, the highest of 14 regions (Senegal: 60.6%).
Source: ANSD with the Ministry of Health and Social Action and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Matam Region compares with other regions
Life expectancy at birth (2023 census) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 7 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth (2023 census) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Diourbel Region | 70.0 years |
| 5 | Kaffrine Region | 69.2 years |
| 6 | Fatick Region | 69.1 years |
| 7 | Matam Region | 67.9 years |
| 8 | Saint-Louis Region | 67.8 years |
| 9 | Kaolack Region | 67.8 years |
| 10 | Tambacounda Region | 67.7 years |
Under-five deaths per 1,000 live births (2023 census) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 7 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kédougou Region | 94.6 |
| 5 | Kaolack Region | 73.1 |
| 6 | Saint-Louis Region | 71.5 |
| 7 | Matam Region | 70.8 |
| 8 | Tambacounda Region | 66.0 |
| 9 | Kaffrine Region | 63.7 |
| 10 | Diourbel Region | 59.9 |
Births in a health facility (2 years before the survey) (2023)
Matam Region ranks 13 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Births in a health facility (2 years before the survey) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 13 | Matam Region | 81.7% |
| 14 | Sédhiou Region | 81.6% |
Children under 5 stunted (2023)
Matam Region ranks 2 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children under 5 stunted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaffrine Region | 28.4% |
| 2 | Matam Region | 25.3% |
| 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% |
Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines (2023)
Matam Region ranks 12 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Children 12-23 months with all basic vaccines |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 14 | Tambacounda Region | 33.7% |
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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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