Health in Dak Nong, Vietnam: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Dak Nong was 71.7 years in 2024 (preliminary), 7th lowest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 74.7 years.
What is the infant mortality rate in Dak Nong?
19.1 babies in every 1,000 born alive in Dak Nong died before their first birthday in 2024 (preliminary infant mortality rate), against 11.3 nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the child mortality rate in Dak Nong?
The under-five mortality rate in Dak Nong was 28.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 (preliminary), against 16.9 nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many children are malnourished in Dak Nong?
In 2024 16.5% of children under five in Dak Nong were underweight for their age and 24.7% were too short for their age (stunted); nationally the rates were 10.4% and 18.1%.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Dak Nong?
Dak Nong had 1,370 hospital and other patient beds in 2023 (not counting beds in centrally managed hospitals), or 20.1 per 10,000 residents, 4th lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Dak Nong?
Dak Nong had 477 doctors in the public sector in 2022 (the latest year published by province), or 7.1 per 10,000 residents, 27th lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Dak Nong compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth, 2024 (2024)
Dak Nong ranks 57 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Cao Bang | 72.2 years |
| 55 | Quang Tri | 72.0 years |
| 56 | Dak Lak | 72.0 years |
| 57 | Dak Nong | 71.7 years |
| 58 | Yen Bai | 71.6 years |
| 59 | Ha Giang | 71.4 years |
| 60 | Lao Cai | 71.3 years |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 (2024)
Dak Nong ranks 7 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lao Cai | 20.4 |
| 5 | Ha Giang | 20.0 |
| 6 | Yen Bai | 19.4 |
| 7 | Dak Nong | 19.1 |
| 8 | Quang Tri | 18.2 |
| 9 | Dak Lak | 18.2 |
| 10 | Cao Bang | 17.6 |
Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Dak Nong ranks 60 of 63, highest first. Excludes beds in centrally managed hospitals
| Rank | Region | Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gia Lai | 21.8 |
| 58 | Lam Dong | 21.4 |
| 59 | Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 20.2 |
| 60 | Dak Nong | 20.1 |
| 61 | Tay Ninh | 19.5 |
| 62 | Tien Giang | 17.4 |
| 63 | Binh Duong | 17.1 |
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance): Statistical Yearbook of Viet Nam 2024 (bilingual, provincial tables), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c6c2d8fa61d7…)
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