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Caraga Logs 40K Annual Births

Kinikilala ng Philippine Statistics Authority sa Caraga ang average na 40,193 na bagong silang na bata mula 2014 hanggang 2023.
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Caraga Logs 40K Annual Births

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The Philippine Statistics Authority in Caraga (PSA-13) bared that the region recorded an average of 40,193 births per year from 2014 to 2023, with population growth expected to continue in the coming years.

The highest number of births during the period was in 2016 with 42,946 newborns, while the lowest was in 2023, with 38,110—a 3.96% decrease compared to 2022.

“We anticipate an increase in the region’s population over the next five to ten years,” PSA-13 Officer-in-Charge Regional Director Guillermo Lipio Jr. said in an interview Wednesday.

Birth and death trends influence population growth, Lipio noted, adding that Caraga recorded an average of 15,391 deaths annually over the same period. The highest number of deaths occurred in 2021, with 19,005 recorded, while 2023 saw a 0.41% decrease, with 18,358 deaths.

The increasing birth trend suggests that Caraga’s school-age population (5-24 years old) will rise in the next five years, affecting demand for school supplies and educational services.

“Another implication is the growth of our working-age population (24-45 years old) in the next five to ten years, which could boost employment in sectors like construction and call centers,” Lipio said.

Migration patterns are also expected to shape Caraga’s demographic changes, with Butuan City being the primary destination for “in-migration” due to job opportunities. In contrast, many unmarried individuals from the provinces leave to seek employment abroad.

Lipio also acknowledged the efforts of the Department of Health, local government units, and the Commission on Population in promoting family planning programs to help manage population growth.

As part of the 35th Civil Registration Month celebration, PSA-13 urged residents to participate in awareness activities and take advantage of free mobile birth registration services.

“Civil registration is essential, as it establishes a person’s identity and legal records, including birth details and assistance during delivery,” Lipio emphasized.

PSA-13 has scheduled several activities throughout February to improve birth registration rates across the region. (PNA)