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Philippine Health Statistics 2026
Official data from DOH and PhilHealth on life expectancy, disease burden, maternal health, and the laws guaranteeing every Filipino's right to affordable healthcare.
Source: DOH Health Statistics 2023 · PhilHealth Annual Report 2024 · PSA Vital Statistics · Last updated: May 2026
Life expectancy trend
Philippine life expectancy grew steadily from 66.4 years in 2000 to 70.5 years in 2019 — then dipped during COVID-19 (excess mortality in 2020–2021). Recovery to 70.17 years by 2023 is nearly complete.
UN World Population Prospects · PSA Vital Statistics 2000–2023
Leading causes of death
Ischemic heart disease accounts for 21.3% of all deaths — the single largest cause. Non-communicable diseases (heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes) together account for over 50% of Philippine mortality.
PSA Causes of Death Statistics 2022
Under RA 11223 (Universal Health Care Act), all Filipinos are automatically members of PhilHealth — no application needed. All primary care services at public health centers are now free under UHC, including consultation, diagnostics, and essential medicines. Private hospitals must honor PhilHealth benefits without case rate advance payment.
PhilHealth coverage growth
PhilHealth coverage jumped from 78% in 2016 to 97.8% in 2023 — largely due to RA 11223 (Universal Health Care Act, 2019) which automatically enrolled all Filipinos. Coverage now reaches 117 million people.
PhilHealth Annual Reports 2016–2023
Maternal mortality
Maternal mortality has declined from 221 per 100,000 live births in 2010 to 130 in 2022 — but remains high by regional standards. The Philippines still trails Thailand (37), Malaysia (24), and Singapore (9).
PSA Maternal Mortality Statistics 2010–2022 · WHO Global Health Observatory
Under RA 10354 (Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act), all government health facilities must provide free maternal care services including prenatal check-ups, birthing kits, and postnatal care. Private hospitals in areas without government facilities are obligated to provide the same.
Hospital beds per 10,000 population (by region)
NCR has 28.4 hospital beds per 10,000 people — 15x more than BARMM at 1.9 beds. The WHO recommends a minimum of 10 per 10,000. Most Philippine regions fall below this threshold.
DOH Hospital Bed Inventory 2023 · HFSRB
Life expectancy by region
Regional figures are estimates. BARMM life expectancy is affected by conflict and limited health infrastructure.
PSA / DOH Regional Health Statistics 2022
Health rights every Filipino should know
Right to automatic PhilHealth membership — all Filipinos are covered under RA 11223 (UHC Act)
Right to free primary care at government health centers — consultation, diagnostics, medicines
Right to PhilHealth benefits at accredited private hospitals — including emergency care
Right to maternal care at government facilities — prenatal, delivery, postnatal (RA 10354)
Right to Malasakit Centers — one-stop shop for indigent patients needing financial assistance for hospital bills
Right to mental health care — all health facilities must offer mental health services (RA 11036)
Right to medical records — patients may request copies of their own hospital records under RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act)