Registered Vital Events 

In Marinduque, live births comprised the largest share of vital events, with 54.7 percent of the  total. Deaths followed, contributing 31.6 percent, indicating that there were approximately 17 live births for every 10 deaths in the province. Meanwhile, marriages registered the lowest proportion among the three vital events, representing 13.7 percent of the total. 

Registered Live Births by Month of Occurrence 

In 2024, September registered the highest number of live births, representing 11.1 percent of  the total registrations within the period. In contrast, December recorded the lowest number registrations, contributing only 6.2 percent to the overall total.  

Registered Live Births by Sex 

Based on the provisional data for the specified reporting period, the number of registered live male births surpassed that of female births by 2.4 percent. This higher proportion of male births reflects a modest yet discernible numerical advantage of male infants compared to female infants within the observed timeframe. 

Registered Marriages by Month of Occurrence 

For the period January to November 2024, the number of registered marriages exhibited notable fluctuations across the months. Among these, May recorded the highest number of marriages, accounting for 21.1 percent of the overall total. This indicates that a considerable proportion of couples chose to solemnize their union during this month. 

In contrast, October and November both recorded the lowest figures, with an equal count of 21 marriages each. Individually, these figures represent only 3.2 percent of the total; combined, they account for 6.4 percent of all registered marriages during the reference period. It is also worth noting that no data is available for the month of December in the latest release of provisional data. 

Registered Deaths by Month of Occurrence 

Provisional data on death registrations reveal that September recorded the highest number of deaths, comprising 11.6 percent of the total during the reporting period. In contrast, November recorded the fewest incidences of death, with only nine (9) cases, representing 0.6 percent of the total. It is also notable that the consecutive months of June and July registered the same number of deaths. 

Registered Deaths by Sex 

Provisional data on death registrations indicate a significant disparity in the sex distribution of reported deaths. During the specified period, male deaths exceeded the count of female  deaths by 25.8 percent. This translates to an approximate ratio of 13 male deaths for every 10 female deaths recorded.  

 
The continuous collection of vital event registrations in Marinduque provides critical insights into the province's population dynamics. This extensive dataset is a fundamental resource, essential for creating informed plans and policies that aim to improve the quality of life for its residents. The sustained and meticulous recording and analysis of these events are crucial for monitoring demographic shifts and effectively addressing Marinduque's evolving needs. 

Approved for Publication:

(SGD)GEMMA N. OPIS
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA Marinduque PSO

GNO/ASLL