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
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Philippines in global context
Philippines is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.