Date of Release: 13 February 2025

Reference No.: SRDDN2025-004

Daily deaths reach 22 in Davao del Norte

Davao del Norte recorded 7,944 deaths in 2023, marking a 3.6 percent increase from the 7,668 deaths reported in 2022. This equates to a crude death rate of 7.4, or roughly 7 deaths per 1,000 people. On average, the province experienced 22 deaths per day, equivalent to approximately 1 death every hour (Figure 1 and Table 1).

Figure 1. Registered Deaths in Davao del Norte, 2019 to 2023

City of Tagum records highest deaths in Davao del Norte

In 2023, the City of Tagum recorded the highest number of deaths, with 27.6 percent. This was followed by the City of Panabo, with 18.2 percent, and Island Garden City of Samal, with 11.5 percent. (Figure 2 and Table 2)

Figure 2. Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by City/Municipality of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Sex ratio of 141:100 indicates higher male mortality

Figure 3 illustrates the 2023 age-sex distribution of registered deaths, revealing a low proportion of deaths in young children under 10 years old, with slightly higher infant mortality (ages under 1 year old), followed by a progressive increase, peaking in ages 65 to 69 years old before a slight decline in the oldest ages. (Figure 3)

In Davao del Norte, the number of male deaths (4,642 or 58.4%) was higher than female deaths (3,302 or 41.6%). Among males, the highest proportion of deaths occurred in the age group 65 to 69, 573, or 12.3 percent of male deaths. For females, the largest proportion was recorded at the oldest age group, 85 years old and over, 403, or 12.2 percent of female deaths. (Figure 3 and Table 3)

The sex ratio of 141:100 suggests that for every 100 female deaths, approximately 141 male deaths occurred. Additionally, all age groups below 80 years recorded a sex ratio exceeding 100, indicating a higher number of male deaths than female deaths. However, among individuals aged 80 and above, there were more female deaths than male deaths. (Figure 3 and Table 3)

Figure 3. Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Age Group and Sex,

Davao del Norte: 2023

Peak deaths in November, lowest in June

November recorded the highest number of deaths in the province, with 733 deaths or 9.1 percent of all registered deaths. This was followed by August with 716 deaths or 9.0 percent, and December with 700 deaths or 8.8 percent. In contrast, June had the lowest number of deaths, with 600 or 7.6 percent of the total. (Figure 4 and Table 4)

Figure 4. Number and Percent Share of Registered Deaths by Month of Occurrence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Unattended deaths exceed attended death cases

An attendant refers to any private physician, public health officer, hospital authority, or allied healthcare provider who cared for the deceased.

In 2023, more than half of the total registered deaths in Davao del Norte were unattended by health care attendants (4,418 deaths or 55.6%), while 3,518 deaths or 44.3 percent of the total deaths were attended by health care attendants. (Figure 5 and Table 5)

Over half of deaths occurred in health facilities

In 2023, 52.8 percent of total deaths occurred in health facilities, while 45.8 percent took place at home. Only 1.4 percent happened in other locations, such as streets, public places, or during transit by vehicle, airplane, or vessel. A small percentage remained unspecified due to missing information on the place of death. (Figure 6 and Table 6)

Timely deaths remain high in Davao del Norte

Death registration must be completed within 30 days of occurrence. In 2023, most deaths in Davao del Norte met this requirement, with 7,917 cases or 99.7 percent of the total registered on time, while 27 deaths or 0.3 percent were recorded late. (Figure 7 and Table 7)

Infant deaths highest in the City of Tagum, lowest in San Isidro

Infant deaths refer to fatalities occurring before the age of one. In 2023, there were 300 infant deaths recorded in Davao del Norte. Among all cities and municipalities, the City of Tagum recorded the highest infant deaths with 85 cases or 28.3 percent, then followed by the City of Panabo with 47 cases or 15.7 percent, and the Island Garden City of Samal with 35 cases or 11.7 percent. In contrast, the Municipality of San Isidro recorded the least number of infant deaths, with 4 cases or 1.3 percent. (Figure 8 and Table 8)

Figure 8. Percentage Distribution of Registered Infant Deaths by City/Municipality of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

city of Panabo lead in maternal death cases

According to the World Health Organization, a maternal death is the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days after the pregnancy ends, regardless of its duration or location. It results from causes related to or worsened by pregnancy or its management, excluding accidental or incidental causes.

In 2023, Davao del Norte recorded a total of 26 maternal deaths. Furthermore, the City of Panabo had the highest number of maternal deaths, with 7 cases or 26.9 percent, followed by the City of Tagum with 6 cases or 23.1 percent. Meanwhile, the Island Garden City of Samal and the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali recorded no maternal deaths. (Figure 9 and Table 9)

Figure 9. Percentage Distribution of Registered Maternal Deaths by City/Municipality of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

 MICHELLE O. MANINGO

(Supervising Statistical Specialist)
Officer-in-Charge

RKC

ATTACHMENTS

Table 1. Number of Registered Deaths, by Year and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2019 to 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 2. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths, by City/Municipality and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 3. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Sex, Sex Ratio, and Age Group, [Province/City/Municipality]: [Year]

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 4. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Month of Occurrence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 5. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Attendant and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 6. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Site of Occurrence and Place of Occurrence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 7. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Deaths by Registration Status and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 8. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Infant Deaths, by City/Municipality and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration

Table 9. Number and Percentage Distribution of Registered Maternal Deaths, by City/Municipality and Place of Usual Residence, Davao del Norte: 2023

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (Data on deaths are based on registration at the Office of the City/Municipal Civil Registrars nationwide, and submitted to the Office of the Civil Registrar General; derived from Certificate of Death-Municipal Form No. 103)

Notes: Figures are results of actual registration without any adjustment for under-registration