Health in Tien Giang, Vietnam: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Tien Giang was 76.4 years in 2024 (preliminary), joint 6th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 74.7 years.
What is the infant mortality rate in Tien Giang?
7.7 babies in every 1,000 born alive in Tien 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 Tien Giang?
The under-five mortality rate in Tien Giang was 11.7 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 Tien Giang?
In 2024 8.6% of children under five in Tien Giang were underweight for their age and 17.4% 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 Tien Giang?
Tien Giang had 3,108 hospital and other patient beds in 2023 (not counting beds in centrally managed hospitals), or 17.4 per 10,000 residents, 2nd lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Tien Giang?
Tien Giang had 989 doctors in the public sector in 2022 (the latest year published by province), or 5.5 per 10,000 residents, 16th lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Tien Giang compares with other provinces
Life expectancy at birth, 2024 (2024)
Tien Giang ranks 7 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dong Nai | 76.6 years |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh City | 76.6 years |
| 6 | Long An | 76.4 years |
| 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 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 (2024)
Tien Giang ranks 56 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Hau Giang | 8.2 |
| 54 | Ben Tre | 8.1 |
| 55 | Can Tho City | 7.9 |
| 56 | Tien Giang | 7.7 |
| 57 | Long An | 7.6 |
| 58 | Binh Duong | 7.4 |
| 59 | Ho Chi Minh City | 7.4 |
Patient beds per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Tien Giang ranks 62 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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