Butuan's 2026 population is now estimated at 407,731. In 1950, the population of Butuan was 34,894. Butuan has grown by 7,940 in the last year, which represents a 1.99% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Butuan, which typically includes Butuan's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 15,531,900 | 1.98% |
| Quezon City | 2,936,116 | 1.01% |
| Cebu City | 1,081,840 | 1.91% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Dasmarinas | 857,393 | 2.18% |
| Bacoor | 791,335 | 2.21% |
| Bacolod | 688,253 | 2.02% |
| San Jose del Monte | 669,390 | 1.89% |
| Imus | 659,041 | 2.77% |
| Angeles City | 616,440 | 2.54% |
| Calamba | 608,350 | 2.25% |
| Calamba | 608,350 | 2.25% |
| Santa Rosa | 518,486 | 2.49% |
| Santa Rosa | 518,486 | 2.49% |
| General Trias | 487,148 | 2.63% |
| Cabuyao | 452,511 | 2.49% |
| Binan | 450,151 | 2.28% |
| Lipa City | 447,875 | 2.27% |
| Mandaue City | 442,343 | 2.01% |
| San Pedro | 403,950 | 2.05% |
| San Pedro | 403,950 | 2.05% |
| Iligan | 399,664 | 1.89% |
| Cotabato | 368,701 | 2.03% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |