Rank #151 by World Population
🇵🇭Philippines
Philippines has a population of 114,891,199, ranking #151 in the world. The capital is Manila. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
114,891,199
Population
#151
World Rank
69.8
Life Expectancy
$3,804
GDP Per Capita
Philippines, #151 by world population
Philippines Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Philippines had a population of 27,891,897 in 1960 and 115,843,670 in 2024, a 4.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 115,843,670 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.25%.
115,843,670
Population (2024)
27,891,897
Population (1960)
115,843,670
Peak (2024)
2.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27,891,897 |
| 1961 | 28,792,621 |
| 1962 | 29,723,536 |
| 1963 | 30,674,731 |
| 1964 | 31,643,032 |
| 1965 | 32,625,316 |
| 1966 | 33,617,170 |
| 1967 | 34,621,320 |
| 1968 | 35,638,342 |
| 1969 | 36,660,799 |
| 1970 | 37,622,204 |
| 1971 | 38,518,659 |
| 1972 | 39,408,560 |
| 1973 | 40,294,130 |
| 1974 | 41,174,341 |
| 1975 | 42,120,826 |
| 1976 | 43,201,488 |
| 1977 | 44,367,962 |
| 1978 | 45,575,281 |
| 1979 | 46,807,103 |
| 1980 | 48,043,740 |
| 1981 | 49,311,727 |
| 1982 | 50,695,707 |
| 1983 | 52,194,620 |
| 1984 | 53,726,181 |
| 1985 | 55,213,006 |
| 1986 | 56,645,077 |
| 1987 | 58,157,496 |
| 1988 | 59,739,052 |
| 1989 | 61,265,260 |
| 1990 | 62,854,666 |
| 1991 | 64,382,249 |
| 1992 | 65,926,125 |
| 1993 | 67,530,621 |
| 1994 | 69,019,291 |
| 1995 | 70,546,246 |
| 1996 | 72,190,242 |
| 1997 | 73,908,810 |
| 1998 | 75,791,024 |
| 1999 | 77,753,257 |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 |
| 2001 | 81,401,488 |
| 2002 | 83,068,889 |
| 2003 | 84,731,835 |
| 2004 | 86,394,504 |
| 2005 | 88,015,962 |
| 2006 | 89,508,986 |
| 2007 | 91,075,184 |
| 2008 | 92,699,095 |
| 2009 | 94,384,250 |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 |
| 2011 | 98,248,614 |
| 2012 | 100,175,512 |
| 2013 | 102,076,336 |
| 2014 | 103,767,130 |
| 2015 | 105,312,992 |
| 2016 | 106,735,719 |
| 2017 | 108,119,693 |
| 2018 | 109,465,287 |
| 2019 | 110,804,683 |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 |
| 2021 | 113,100,950 |
| 2022 | 113,964,338 |
| 2023 | 114,891,199 |
| 2024 | 115,843,670 |
Demographics
| Population | 114,891,199 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.81% |
| Urban Population | 55.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.92 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 69.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 22.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.5% |
Economy & Trade
$3,804
GDP Per Capita
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
39.3
Gini Index (inequality)
67.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,483,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.6%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
98.5%
Literacy Rate
22.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
98.0%
Electricity Access
75.2%
Internet Users
144
Mobile Subs per 100
385.3
People per km2
-164,284
Net Migration
Environment
24.5%
Forest Area
Philippines Climate
Philippines has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F) and receives about 2109 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
2109
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 21 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 9 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 14 mm |
| April | 29° / 85° | 25 mm |
| May | 30° / 85° | 140 mm |
| June | 29° / 83° | 253 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 375 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 439 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 331 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 271 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 146 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 85 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Philippines
The most comfortable months to visit Philippines are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Philippines in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines has a population of 114,891,199, ranking #151 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.81%.
Life expectancy in Philippines is 69.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 22.0 per 1,000 live births.
Philippines's GDP per capita is $3,804. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
55.1% of Philippines's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 385.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Philippines is 98.5%. The country spends 3.6% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Philippines are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Philippines has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C and about 2109 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically May and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 114,891,199 residents, Philippines is a country in East Asia & Pacific. The population is growing slowly, about 0.8% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $3,804, placing Philippines among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 69.8 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman, and 55.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.