Kapalong’s live births increased by 3.8 percent

In 2023, the Municipality of Kapalong recorded 2,568 live births, corresponding to a crude birth rate (CBR) of 30.0, or approximately 30 births per thousand population.

Over the past 5 years, live births have increased by 21.1 percent, from 2,120 in 2019 to 2,568 in 2023. A slight increase of 3.8 percent was observed in 2023 compared to the 2,474 recorded in 2022. (Figure 1)

Figure 1. Registered Live Births, Kapalong: 2019 to 2023

More males than females

Of the total 2,568 registered live births in Kapalong in 2023, there were more males than females. There were 1,333 male births or 51.9 percent, while 1,235 female births made up 48.1 percent.

As a result, the sex ratio at birth was 107 males per 100 females. (Figure 2)

January & March recorded the highest number of live births

In 2023, most live births occurred in January & March with 253 births or 9.9 percent each. Following January & March, September recorded a high number of births, with 243 or 9.5 percent, and then April with 237 births or 9.2 percent.

Conversely, December had the least number of births with 163 births or 6.3 percent. (Figure 3)

Figure 3. Number and Percent Share of Live Births by Month of Occurrence,

Kapalong: 2023

Majority of births were attended by health professionals

Of the total registered live births in Kapalong, 2,397 or the majority of live births were attended by health professionals.

In contrast, only 168 births or about 6.5 percent were attended by traditional birth attendants, and 3 births or less than 1.0 percent were attended by others except health professionals or traditional birth attendants. (Figure 4)

Of the total registered live births in Kapalong, 2,397 or the majority of live births were attended by health professionals.

In contrast, only 168 births or about 6.5 percent were attended by traditional birth attendants, and 3 births or less than 1.0 percent were attended by others except health professionals or traditional birth attendants. (Figure 4)

Majority of births delivered at health facilities

In 2023, majority of live births in Kapalong were delivered at health facilities. There were 2,396 births, or 93.3 percent were delivered in health facilities, such as hospitals, birthing clinics, specialized care centers, or similar facilities.

In 2023, majority of live births in Kapalong were delivered at health facilities. There were 2,396 births, or 93.3 percent were delivered in health facilities, such as hospitals, birthing clinics, specialized care centers, or similar facilities.

In contrast, only 169 births (6.6%) occurred at home, while 3 births (0.1%) were delivered in other locations. (Figure 5)

Majority of babies were born to mothers aged 20-24 years old

In 2023, majority of live births in Kapalong were delivered at health facilities. There were 2,396 births, or 93.3 percent were delivered in health facilities, such as hospitals, birthing clinics, specialized care centers, or similar facilities.

In 2023, most live births were born to mothers aged 20 to 24 years old, with 722 births, accounting for 28.1 percent of the total.

However, babies born to adolescent mothers, those younger than 20 years old, recorded 489 births, making up 19.0 percent of the total. (Figure 6)

Figure 6. Number of Registered Live Births by Age Group of Mother,

Kapalong: 2023

MICHELLE O. MANINGO

(Supervising Statistical Specialist)

Officer-in-Charge

RKRC/MAA