Health in Lao Cai, Vietnam: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Lao Cai was 71.3 years in 2024 (preliminary), 4th lowest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 74.7 years.
What is the infant mortality rate in Lao Cai?
20.4 babies in every 1,000 born alive in Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai?
The under-five mortality rate in Lao Cai was 30.9 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 Lao Cai?
In 2024 12.9% of children under five in Lao Cai were underweight for their age and 24.4% 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 Lao Cai?
Lao Cai had 3,250 hospital and other patient beds in 2023 (not counting beds in centrally managed hospitals), or 41.7 per 10,000 residents, 10th highest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Lao Cai?
Lao Cai had 69 doctors in the public sector in 2022 (the latest year published by province), or 0.9 per 10,000 residents, 3rd lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Lao Cai compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth, 2024 (2024)
Lao Cai ranks 60 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Dak Nong | 71.7 years |
| 58 | Yen Bai | 71.6 years |
| 59 | Ha Giang | 71.4 years |
| 60 | Lao Cai | 71.3 years |
| 61 | Kon Tum | 69.9 years |
| 62 | Dien Bien | 69.8 years |
| 63 | Lai Chau | 65.8 years |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 (2024)
Lao Cai ranks 4 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lai Chau | 25.3 |
| 2 | Dien Bien | 25.1 |
| 3 | Kon Tum | 24.8 |
| 4 | Lao Cai | 20.4 |
| 5 | Ha Giang | 20.0 |
| 6 | Yen Bai | 19.4 |
| 7 | Dak Nong | 19.1 |
Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Lao Cai ranks 10 of 63, highest first. Excludes beds in centrally managed hospitals
| Rank | Region | Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Quang Nam | 47.2 |
| 8 | Vinh Phuc | 42.7 |
| 9 | Ha Noi | 42.3 |
| 10 | Lao Cai | 41.7 |
| 11 | Nghe An | 41.4 |
| 12 | Ho Chi Minh City | 39.1 |
| 13 | Thanh Hoa | 39.1 |
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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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