Health in Hau Giang, Vietnam: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Hau Giang was 76.2 years in 2024 (preliminary), joint 9th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 74.7 years.
What is the infant mortality rate in Hau Giang?
8.2 babies in every 1,000 born alive in Hau Giang 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 Hau Giang?
The under-five mortality rate in Hau Giang was 12.3 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 Hau Giang?
In 2024 10.2% of children under five in Hau Giang were underweight for their age and 16.3% 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 Hau Giang?
Hau Giang had 2,490 hospital and other patient beds in 2023 (not counting beds in centrally managed hospitals), or 34.2 per 10,000 residents, 20th highest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Hau Giang?
Hau Giang had 541 doctors in the public sector in 2022 (the latest year published by province), or 7.4 per 10,000 residents, 30th lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Hau Giang compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth, 2024 (2024)
Hau Giang ranks 10 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tien Giang | 76.4 years |
| 8 | Can Tho City | 76.3 years |
| 9 | Ben Tre | 76.2 years |
| 10 | Hau Giang | 76.2 years |
| 11 | Vinh Long | 76.1 years |
| 12 | Thai Binh | 76.0 years |
| 13 | Hai Duong | 75.7 years |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 (2024)
Hau Giang ranks 53 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Ca Mau | 8.7 |
| 51 | Thai Binh | 8.5 |
| 52 | Vinh Long | 8.3 |
| 53 | Hau Giang | 8.2 |
| 54 | Ben Tre | 8.1 |
| 55 | Can Tho City | 7.9 |
| 56 | Tien Giang | 7.7 |
Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Hau Giang ranks 20 of 63, highest first. Excludes beds in centrally managed hospitals
| Rank | Region | Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hai Phong City | 37.3 |
| 18 | Kon Tum | 35.3 |
| 19 | Binh Dinh | 34.5 |
| 20 | Hau Giang | 34.2 |
| 21 | Quang Binh | 34.1 |
| 22 | Yen Bai | 33.8 |
| 23 | Soc Trang | 33.6 |
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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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