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Philippines population overview
The Philippines is the 7th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 117,258,445 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.8% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 2,536 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,840,958 births (15.7 per 1,000 people) and 773,906 deaths (6.6 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 140,710 people. The infant mortality rate is 19.1 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 27,891,897 in 1960 to 116,786,962 in 2025 — a change of +318.7%, or +2.2% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 26.6 years; life expectancy at birth is 70.2 years; women have on average 1.9 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 27.1% of residents are under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older (2025); 55.8% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Manila. The Philippines covers 300,000 km², giving a population density of about 393 people per km². GDP was $487.09B in 2025 — about $4,171 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Philippines population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 117,997,178 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 117,258,445 |
| World rank | #14 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #7 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 1.4% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.8% |
| Births per year est. | 1,840,958 |
| Deaths per year est. | 773,906 |
| Net migration per year est. | -140,710 |
| Birth rate | 15.7 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 19.1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 99.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 26.6 years |
| Life expectancy | 70.2 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.9 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 55.8% |
| Surface area 2023 | 300,000 km² |
| Population density | 393 per km² |
| Capital | Manila |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $487.09B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $4,171 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Philippines population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 117,997,178 | – | – |
| 2025 | 116,786,962 | +943,292 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 115,843,670 | +952,471 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 114,891,199 | +926,861 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 113,964,338 | +863,388 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 113,100,950 | +1,019,686 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 | +6,768,272 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 105,312,992 | +8,975,867 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 | +8,321,163 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 88,015,962 | +8,390,565 | +2% |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 | +9,079,151 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 70,546,246 | +7,691,580 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 62,854,666 | +7,641,660 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 55,213,006 | +7,169,266 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 48,043,740 | +5,922,914 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 42,120,826 | +4,498,622 | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 37,622,204 | +4,996,888 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 32,625,316 | +4,733,419 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 27,891,897 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Philippines
Population over time
- From 27,891,897 in 1960 to 117,997,178 today — up 323.1%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 69.9 years (2024), up 10.8 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.9 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 15.9 births vs 6.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 9.5 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 27.1% of the population is under 15 and 5.7% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 2.2% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 174.1 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 1.5 t in 2024, vs 0.71 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 580.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), up 35.8% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 28% of final energy in 2021 (-21.5 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 24.5% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 26.1% to 24.5% since 1990 — roughly 4,885 km² of forest lost.
Urban population (% of total)
- 55.8% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 30% in 1960 (+25.8 points).
- Became majority-urban around 2014.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 19% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 4,203 m³ in 2022, down 74.7% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $487.09B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 58.9% since 2015.
- That works out to $4,171 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 2.2% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 1.7% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 67.3% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 115.3 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Philippines in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the Philippines in 2026?
As of October 2026, the Philippines has an estimated population of 117,997,178. The United Nations estimated 117,258,445 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.8% annual growth rate.
Is the population of the Philippines growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.8% per year — roughly 2,536 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,840,958 births and 773,906 deaths, with net migration of -140,710.
What is the population density of the Philippines?
About 393 people per square kilometre: 117,997,178 people living on 300,000 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in the Philippines?
The median age is 26.6 years, and life expectancy at birth is 70.2 years. 27.1% of the population is under 15 and 5.7% is 65 or older (2025).
How does the Philippines rank by population?
The Philippines is the 14th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 7th in Asia, with 1.4% of the global population.
How has the population of the Philippines changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 27,891,897; by 2025 it had grown to 116,786,962 (+318.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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MexicoSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.8%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.