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Philippines Demographics
The Philippines has a large and still-growing population, a young census age structure, fertility below the 2.1 replacement benchmark, and negative net migration in recent international series.
Core census values use the Philippine Statistics Authority 2024 POPCEN and 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook. Age-sex structure uses the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Fertility, life expectancy, urban population and midyear estimates use World Bank World Development Indicators. Median age uses UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 reporting.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Core Demographic Indicators
Detailed Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official census population | 112,729,484 | 2024 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 POPCEN |
| Household population | 112.33 million | 2024 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Census release |
| Total households | 29.67 million | 2024 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Census release |
| Average household size | 3.8 persons | 2024 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Census release |
| Census annual average growth | 0.80% | 2020-2024 | PSA 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook, Tables 1.2 and 1.4 |
| World Bank midyear population estimate | 115,843,670 | 2024 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| World Bank annual population growth | 0.8256% | 2024 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| Median age | 25.3 years | 2023 | UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 reporting |
| Total fertility rate | 1.894 births per woman | 2024 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| Life expectancy at birth | 69.946 years | 2024 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| Urban population count | 64.24 million | 2024 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| Urban population share | 55.5% | 2024 | Computed from World Bank WDI urban count and WDI total population |
| Net migration | -149,315 | 2025 | World Bank World Development Indicators |
| Age 0-14 share | 30.66% | 2020 | Computed from PSA 2020 age-sex table |
| Age 15-64 share | 63.96% | 2020 | Computed from PSA 2020 age-sex table |
| Age 65+ share | 5.38% | 2020 | Computed from PSA 2020 age-sex table |
| Sex ratio | 102.9 males per 100 females | 2020 | PSA 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook, Table 1.5 |
| Dependency ratio | 56.35 dependents per 100 working-age persons | 2020 | PSA 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook, Table 1.5 |
| Population density | 363 persons per sq km | 2020 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Census density release |
| Land area used for density | 300,000 sq km | 2020 | Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Census density release |
| Computed 2024 density | 376 persons per sq km | 2024 | Computed from PSA 2024 census population and 300,000 sq km land area |
Table analysis
- The official 2024 census population is 112,729,484, while the World Bank midyear estimate for 2024 is 115,843,670; the two values use different population definitions.
- The PSA census growth rate fell to 0.80% per year for 2020-2024, down from 1.63% for 2015-2020 in the same PSA census series.
- The World Bank fertility rate of 1.894 births per woman in 2024 is below the broad 2.1 replacement benchmark.
- The 2020 census age structure remains young: 30.66% of the population was aged 0-14, while 5.38% was aged 65 or older.
Census Population Trend
Official Census Population, 1903 to 2024
Population counts from Philippine census years and the 2024 POPCEN
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook Table 1.4. Values are census-year counts, not midyear model estimates.
Trend analysis
- The census population rose from 7.64 million in 1903 to 112.73 million in 2024.
- The 2020-2024 census interval added 3,696,239 people.
- The 2024 census growth rate of 0.80% per year is the lowest rate in the PSA census history table shown on this page.
- Projection values are not included in this chart; they are shown in a separate scenario section.
Historical Census Population
| Year | Population | Average annual increase | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 3,096,031 | 1.62% | Local officials |
| 1850 | 3,857,424 | 2.22% | Fr. Buzeta |
| 1858 | 4,290,381 | 1.34% | Bowring |
| 1870 | 4,712,006 | 0.78% | Guia de Manila |
| 1877 | 5,567,685 | 2.41% | Census |
| 1887 | 5,984,727 | 0.72% | Census |
| 1896 | 6,261,339 | 0.50% | Estimate based on census records |
| 1903 | 7,635,426 | 2.87% | Census |
| 1918 | 10,314,310 | 2.03% | Census |
| 1939 | 16,000,303 | 2.11% | Census |
| 1948 | 19,234,182 | 2.07% | Census |
| 1960 | 27,087,685 | 2.89% | Census |
| 1970 | 36,684,486 | 3.08% | Census |
| 1975 | 42,070,660 | 2.78% | Census |
| 1980 | 48,098,460 | 2.71% | Census |
| 1990 | 60,703,810 | 2.35% | Census |
| 1995 | 68,613,706 | 2.32% | Census |
| 2000 | 76,485,088 | 2.36% | Census |
| 2007 | 88,546,087 | 2.04% | Census |
| 2010 | 92,335,113 | 1.55% | Census |
| 2015 | 100,979,303 | 1.72% | Census |
| 2020 | 109,033,245 | 1.63% | Census |
| 2024 | 112,729,484 | 0.80% | Census |
Table analysis
- PSA historical rows before 1903 use earlier local, church or estimate sources; later rows are census counts.
- The fastest annual increase shown in the table is 3.08% for the 1960-1970 census interval.
- The 2020 and 2024 rows are directly comparable within the PSA census table, with the annual average rate falling from 1.63% to 0.80%.
World Bank Midyear Population and Vital Indicators
| Year | Midyear population | Annual growth | Fertility rate | Life expectancy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 27,891,897 | Data not available | 6.996 | 59.175 years | World Bank WDI |
| 1970 | 37,622,204 | 2.5886% | 6.218 | 60.827 years | World Bank WDI |
| 1980 | 48,043,740 | 2.6077% | 5.108 | 61.884 years | World Bank WDI |
| 1990 | 62,854,666 | 2.5612% | 4.322 | 64.382 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 | 2.3793% | 3.754 | 67.789 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 | 2.0480% | 3.315 | 68.883 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2015 | 105,312,992 | 1.4788% | 2.829 | 69.450 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 | 1.1455% | 2.075 | 70.097 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2021 | 113,100,950 | 0.9057% | 1.950 | 66.675 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2022 | 113,964,338 | 0.7605% | 1.929 | 69.472 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2023 | 114,891,199 | 0.8100% | 1.916 | 69.833 years | World Bank WDI |
| 2024 | 115,843,670 | 0.8256% | 1.894 | 69.946 years | World Bank WDI |
Table analysis
- The WDI midyear estimate rose from 27.89 million in 1960 to 115.84 million in 2024.
- The WDI growth rate declined from above 2.5% in 1970-1990 to 0.8256% in 2024.
- The WDI fertility rate fell from 6.996 births per woman in 1960 to 1.894 in 2024.
- Life expectancy values use WDI modelled annual series and should not be read as census measures.
Growth, Fertility and Life Expectancy
Population Growth Rate, Selected Years
Annual WDI growth rate for selected years
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators. Growth is based on de facto midyear population estimates.
Trend analysis
- The WDI growth series was above 2.5% in 1970, 1980 and 1990.
- The selected WDI series falls below 1.0% after 2020.
- The 2024 WDI value is 0.8256%, close to the PSA 2020-2024 census annual average rate of 0.80%, but the definitions differ.
Fertility Rate Compared With Replacement Benchmark
Births per woman in 2024 against the 2.1 benchmark
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, 2024. The replacement benchmark is a broad reference value, not a country-specific threshold.
Chart analysis
- The 2024 fertility rate is 1.894 births per woman.
- The rate is below the broad 2.1 replacement benchmark used in many demographic comparisons.
Life Expectancy at Birth, Selected Years
Total life expectancy from the WDI annual series
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators. Values are total life expectancy at birth.
Trend analysis
- The WDI series rises from 59.175 years in 1960 to 69.946 years in 2024.
- The 2021 value is lower than adjacent years in the annual WDI series and should be read within the source’s modelled vital-statistics context.
- Male and female life expectancy values are not shown because this page uses the total WDI life expectancy series for the headline indicator.
Age Structure
Broad Age Structure, 2020
Census population grouped into children, working ages and older ages
Source: Computed from PSA 2020 Census of Population and Housing age-sex table. This chart uses broad age groups and is not a population pyramid.
Chart analysis
- The 2020 census count shows 33.43 million people aged 0-14.
- The working-age group, 15-64, accounts for 69.73 million people.
- The 65+ population is 5.87 million, or 5.38% of the 2020 census population.
| Age group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 33,431,478 | 30.66% | 2020 | Computed from PSA Table 1.9 |
| 15-64 | 69,734,936 | 63.96% | 2020 | Computed from PSA Table 1.9 |
| 65+ | 5,866,831 | 5.38% | 2020 | Computed from PSA Table 1.9 |
Table analysis
- The child-age share is more than five times the 65+ share in the 2020 census table.
- The dependency ratio published by PSA for 2020 is 56.35, consistent with a large 0-14 population relative to working ages.
Age-Sex Population Structure
Philippines Population Pyramid
Population by age group and sex, 2020 census
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Census of Population and Housing age-sex table as published in the 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook Table 1.9.
Age-sex analysis
- The 2020 census counted 55,306,793 males and 53,726,452 females.
- The national sex ratio was 102.9 males per 100 females.
- Ages 0-14 had 17,278,530 males and 16,152,948 females, a sex ratio of 107.0.
- Ages 15-64 had 35,547,233 males and 34,187,703 females, a sex ratio of 104.0.
- Ages 65+ had 2,481,030 males and 3,385,801 females, a sex ratio of 73.3.
- Female counts exceed male counts from age 55-59 onward in the 2020 census table.
Detailed Age-Sex Table
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Male share | Female share | Sex ratio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,109,532 | 1,026,500 | 2,136,032 | 51.9% | 48.1% | 108.1 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 1-4 | 4,604,864 | 4,328,583 | 8,933,447 | 51.5% | 48.5% | 106.4 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 5-9 | 5,842,244 | 5,428,393 | 11,270,637 | 51.8% | 48.2% | 107.6 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 10-14 | 5,721,890 | 5,369,472 | 11,091,362 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 106.6 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 15-19 | 5,360,801 | 5,122,014 | 10,482,815 | 51.1% | 48.9% | 104.7 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 20-24 | 5,115,243 | 4,909,510 | 10,024,753 | 51.0% | 49.0% | 104.2 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 25-29 | 4,715,102 | 4,514,186 | 9,229,288 | 51.1% | 48.9% | 104.5 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 30-34 | 4,218,801 | 3,952,622 | 8,171,423 | 51.6% | 48.4% | 106.7 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 35-39 | 3,713,272 | 3,508,513 | 7,221,785 | 51.4% | 48.6% | 105.8 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 40-44 | 3,358,616 | 3,170,230 | 6,528,846 | 51.4% | 48.6% | 105.9 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 45-49 | 2,866,551 | 2,732,214 | 5,598,765 | 51.2% | 48.8% | 104.9 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 50-54 | 2,505,960 | 2,458,669 | 4,964,629 | 50.5% | 49.5% | 101.9 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 55-59 | 2,059,409 | 2,077,933 | 4,137,342 | 49.8% | 50.2% | 99.1 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 60-64 | 1,633,478 | 1,741,812 | 3,375,290 | 48.4% | 51.6% | 93.8 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 65-69 | 1,114,284 | 1,283,832 | 2,398,116 | 46.5% | 53.5% | 86.8 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 70-74 | 683,843 | 894,342 | 1,578,185 | 43.3% | 56.7% | 76.5 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 75-79 | 366,132 | 566,099 | 932,231 | 39.3% | 60.7% | 64.7 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
| 80 years and over | 316,771 | 641,528 | 958,299 | 33.1% | 66.9% | 49.4 | 2020 | PSA Table 1.9 |
Table analysis
- The largest 5-year age band in the table is 5-9, with 11,270,637 people.
- The 80 years and over group has the lowest sex ratio in the table, at 49.4 males per 100 females.
- The sex ratio remains above 100 through ages 50-54, then falls below 100 from ages 55-59 onward.
- Age-sex shares are calculated within each age group, not as shares of total national population.
Sex Ratio by Age Group, 2020
Males per 100 females by census age group
Source: Computed from PSA 2020 Census of Population and Housing age-sex counts.
Chart analysis
- The highest sex ratio shown is 108.1 in the under-1 group.
- The ratio drops below 100 at ages 55-59.
- The oldest group, 80+, has roughly one male for every two females in the 2020 census count.
Urban Population and Density
Urban Population Share, 2024
Computed from WDI urban population count and WDI total population
Source: World Bank WDI urban population count and WDI total population. Urban population depends on national urban definitions used in the UN urban series.
Chart analysis
- The computed WDI-based urban share is 55.5% in 2024.
- The underlying urban count is 64.24 million.
- Urban values should be read with the source definition, since national definitions of urban areas differ across countries.
Population Projection Scenarios
Population projections are scenario-based estimates, not guaranteed predictions. The Philippine Statistics Authority presents three fertility scenarios for the 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections.
PSA Population Projection Scenarios, 2025 and 2055
Projected population under three fertility assumptions
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections, release 2024. Scenario 2 is identified by PSA as the recommended scenario for planning.
Projection analysis
- The 2025 projection range across the three PSA scenarios is narrow: 113.63 million to 114.12 million.
- By 2055, the scenario range widens to 132.32 million to 145.37 million.
- PSA Scenario 2 projects 138.67 million people by 2055.
- Under Scenario 2, PSA reports that the 60+ share rises from 8.5% in 2020 to 19.6% in 2055.
| Scenario | 2025 population | 2055 population | 2025 growth rate | 2055 growth rate | Fertility assumption | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | 114.12 million | 145.37 million | 0.99% | 0.48% | TFR rebounds to 2.1 from 2025 to 2055 | PSA 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections |
| Scenario 2 | 113.86 million | 138.67 million | 0.87% | 0.30% | TFR remains near 1.9 from 2025 to 2055 | PSA 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections |
| Scenario 3 | 113.63 million | 132.32 million | 0.75% | 0.11% | TFR declines to 1.7 by 2055 | PSA 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections |
Projection analysis
- The PSA scenario table uses fertility assumptions, so the three paths separate more over longer projection years.
- Scenario 2 is the middle path in the 2055 population range and is the scenario PSA identifies for planning use.
- Projected growth rates decline in all three scenarios between 2025 and 2055.
Demographic Overview
The official census population increased from 109.03 million in 2020 to 112.73 million in 2024, with the annual average rate falling to 0.80%.
The 2020 census age profile is young: 30.66% of the population was aged 0-14 and 5.38% was aged 65 or older.
The national sex ratio was 102.9 males per 100 females in 2020, but older ages were female-heavy, especially ages 80 and over.
The World Bank fertility rate was 1.894 births per woman in 2024, below the 2.1 replacement benchmark used for broad comparison.
PSA Scenario 2 projects 138.67 million people by 2055 and a rising 60+ share, from 8.5% in 2020 to 19.6% in 2055.
The 2024 PSA census count and 2024 World Bank midyear estimate differ because census counts and de facto midyear estimates are not the same measure.
Data Sources and Methodology
The page separates official census counts, modelled midyear estimates and projection scenarios. Derived shares and ratios are computed only where the source values and formula are explicit.
| Source | Year or release | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 POPCEN and 2025 Philippine Statistical Yearbook Chapter 1 | 2024 census; 2025 release | Official census population, census history, annual average census growth, age-sex counts, sex ratio, dependency ratio, household population, households and density context |
| Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Census-Based National Population Projections | 2024 release | Projection scenarios, 2025 and 2055 projected population, growth rates and fertility assumptions |
| World Bank World Development Indicators | 1960-2025 series values used where available | Midyear population estimate, annual growth, fertility rate, life expectancy, urban population count, net migration and urban definition note |
| UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 reporting | 2023 value reported in 2024 revision context | Median age headline indicator |
Method note
- PSA census population is treated as the official national count for census years.
- World Bank WDI population is a de facto midyear estimate and is used only in WDI-based trend and indicator rows.
- Age shares, male/female shares and sex ratios are computed from PSA 2020 age-sex counts.
- The computed 2024 density uses PSA 2024 population divided by 300,000 sq km land area; PSA’s visible 2024 density cell was not used as a source value.
- Projection values are kept separate from observed census and annual estimate series.
Indicator Definitions
| Indicator | Definition | Unit | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official census population | Population counted in the PSA census or POPCEN reference date. | Persons | Used for official national population and historical census trend. |
| Midyear population | World Bank de facto population estimate for the middle of the year. | Persons | Not the same as a census count. |
| Annual growth | Annual rate of population change in the selected source series. | Percent | PSA census interval rates and WDI annual rates are not merged into one chart. |
| Fertility rate | Average births per woman under current age-specific fertility rates. | Births per woman | World Bank WDI annual value shown for 2024. |
| Life expectancy | Expected years of life at birth under current mortality conditions. | Years | World Bank WDI total life expectancy series. |
| Sex ratio | Male population divided by female population, multiplied by 100. | Males per 100 females | Published by PSA for the national 2020 census and computed by age group from PSA counts. |
| Dependency ratio | Population aged 0-14 and 65+ divided by population aged 15-64, multiplied by 100. | Dependents per 100 working-age persons | PSA 2020 value shown in the indicator table. |
| Urban population | People living in areas classified as urban under national definitions used in the UN urban series. | Persons or percent | World Bank WDI urban count is used; share is computed from WDI count and WDI total population. |
| Projection | Scenario-based population estimate under stated fertility assumptions. | Persons | PSA projection scenarios are shown separately from census and WDI annual estimates. |
Method note
- Definitions are included because the same year can have different values depending on census, midyear estimate or projection type.
- Cells marked as computed use visible source values and standard formulas stated in the table notes.
Methodological Safety Note
Methodological Safety Note: Philippine demographic values can differ by source because a census count, resident or household population count, de facto midyear estimate and projection scenario measure different things. The 2024 PSA census population is not replaced by the 2024 World Bank midyear estimate; both are shown with their own definitions. Projection values are not observed counts. Age-sex ratios are based on 2020 census age groups, while fertility, life expectancy, urban population and net migration use annual or modelled international series. Rounded values may not sum exactly. Missing values are not estimated unless a formula is stated.
Philippines Demographics FAQ
What is the official population of the Philippines?
The official PSA 2024 POPCEN population is 112,729,484 as of the census reference date.
Why does the World Bank 2024 population differ from the PSA 2024 census count?
The World Bank value is a de facto midyear estimate, while the PSA value is an official census count. The two measures use different timing and population definitions.
Is the Philippines an old-age country by census structure?
No. In the 2020 PSA age-sex table, 5.38% of the population was aged 65 or older, while 30.66% was aged 0-14.
Is fertility below replacement level?
Yes. The World Bank WDI fertility rate for 2024 is 1.894 births per woman, below the broad 2.1 replacement benchmark.
Does the population projection guarantee future population size?
No. PSA projection values are scenario-based estimates. They depend on fertility assumptions and should be read separately from census counts.