Butuan's 2025 population is now estimated at 399,791. In 1950, the population of Butuan was 34,894. Butuan has grown by 7,618 in the last year, which represents a 1.94% 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 | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 15,230,600 | 1.93% |
| Davao City | 2,033,990 | 2.14% |
| Cebu City | 1,061,620 | 1.82% |
| Zamboanga City | 995,027 | 1.84% |
| Antipolo | 989,859 | 2.23% |
| Dasmarinas | 839,131 | 2.22% |
| Cagayan de Oro City | 837,650 | 2.12% |
| Bacoor | 774,229 | 2.27% |
| General Santos City | 720,118 | 2.03% |
| Bacolod | 674,633 | 1.99% |
| San Jose del Monte | 656,972 | 1.8% |
| Imus | 641,269 | 3.1% |
| Basilan City | 606,508 | 2.37% |
| Angeles City | 601,140 | 2.77% |
| Calamba | 594,958 | 2.33% |
| Lapu Lapu City | 532,487 | 2.32% |
| Iloilo City | 508,601 | 1.77% |
| Santa Rosa | 505,897 | 2.68% |
| General Trias | 474,639 | 2.9% |
| Cabuyao | 441,523 | 2.68% |