What is the population of Philippines in 2026?
Philippines has a population of 116,786,962 people (2025 estimate), which is 14th in the world and about 1.41% of the global total.
Officially Republic of the Philippines
Population 2025
116,786,962
1.41% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.81%
+947,142 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
385/km²
298,170 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
26.1 years
Life expectancy 69.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Philippines
With 116.8 million people, the Philippines ranks 14th globally and supports a population density of 385 per km². The archipelago spans 298,170 km² across Asia and maintains an annual growth rate of 0.8%. A young median age of 26.1 years and fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman reflect a growing workforce, though life expectancy stands at 69.9 years.
Urban areas account for 56% of the population, with Manila serving as the capital. The republic, established in 1565, operates under a republican government and uses the Philippine peso as its currency. English and Filipino are the official languages. GDP per capita reaches $4,171, indicating a lower-middle-income economy.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Manila
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- PH · PHL
- Demonym
- Filipino
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP ₱)
- Government
- Republic
- State inception
- 1565
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +63
- Internet TLD
- .ph
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Filipino
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 27.9%
- Age 15–64
- 66.6%
- Age 65+
- 5.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 23 | 254 |
| 95-99 | 1,139 | 4,201 |
| 90-94 | 9,867 | 31,262 |
| 85-89 | 45,190 | 125,286 |
| 80-84 | 130,972 | 303,029 |
| 75-79 | 367,491 | 614,723 |
| 70-74 | 795,256 | 1,070,973 |
| 65-69 | 1,295,673 | 1,566,720 |
| 60-64 | 1,804,466 | 2,008,395 |
| 55-59 | 2,249,818 | 2,389,341 |
| 50-54 | 2,678,544 | 2,727,766 |
| 45-49 | 3,103,135 | 3,104,107 |
| 40-44 | 3,634,119 | 3,593,376 |
| 35-39 | 4,141,483 | 4,035,117 |
| 30-34 | 4,771,561 | 4,672,162 |
| 25-29 | 5,152,936 | 5,090,685 |
| 20-24 | 5,405,833 | 5,339,697 |
| 15-19 | 5,721,561 | 5,574,118 |
| 10-14 | 5,973,217 | 5,784,603 |
| 5-9 | 5,759,570 | 5,591,923 |
| 0-4 | 4,742,252 | 4,431,826 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 18,849,528 |
| 1960 | 27,891,897 |
| 1970 | 37,622,204 |
| 1980 | 48,043,740 |
| 1990 | 62,854,666 |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 |
| 2030 | 121,408,895 |
| 2040 | 129,546,659 |
| 2050 | 134,373,439 |
| 2060 | 135,032,258 |
| 2070 | 133,031,693 |
| 2080 | 128,572,068 |
| 2090 | 121,785,757 |
| 2100 | 114,221,909 |
How Philippines Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Philippines116.8M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Philippines | 116.8M |
Major Cities in Philippines
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Manila14.4M · +1.35%
Philippines Population FAQ
Is the population of Philippines growing or shrinking?
Philippines's population is growing at +0.81% per year, a change of roughly 947,142 people annually.
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
What is the largest city in Philippines?
Manila is the largest metropolitan area in Philippines, with about 14.4M people.
How densely populated is Philippines?
Philippines has 385/km² across 298,170 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Philippines?
Life expectancy at birth in Philippines is 69.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Philippines?
The median age in Philippines is 26.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Philippines in?
Philippines is in Asia.