Philippines
- Capital:
- Manila
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Southeast Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Quezon City, Davao, Manila
- Abbreviation:
- PHL
117,724,471
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
117,724,471
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Philippiness' population is projected to be 116,482,513 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 117,724,471 | 0.8% | 14 |
| 2025 | 116,786,962 | 0.83% | 14 |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 | 1.15% | 13 |
| 2019 | 110,804,683 | 1.22% | 13 |
| 2018 | 109,465,287 | 1.24% | 13 |
| 2017 | 108,119,693 | 1.3% | 13 |
| 2015 | 105,312,992 | 1.8% | 12 |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 | 1.82% | 12 |
| 2005 | 88,015,962 | 2.02% | 12 |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 | 2.45% | 13 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 117,724,471 | 0.8% | 14 |
| 2032 | 123,180,330 | 0.75% | 14 |
| 2037 | 127,352,596 | 0.67% | 14 |
| 2042 | 130,836,996 | 0.54% | 14 |
| 2047 | 133,385,286 | 0.39% | 14 |
| 2052 | 134,805,056 | 0.21% | 15 |
| 2057 | 135,179,348 | 0.06% | 14 |
| 2062 | 134,803,103 | -0.06% | 14 |
| 2067 | 133,857,778 | -0.14% | 14 |
| 2072 | 132,359,787 | -0.22% | 14 |
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Quezon City has a metropolitan area population of 2,967,838, comprising 2.52%% of Philippines' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quezon City | 2,967,838 | 2.52% |
| 2 | Davao | 1,952,063 | 1.66% |
| 3 | Manila | 1,909,418 | 1.62% |
| 4 | Caloocan City | 1,814,693 | 1.54% |
| 5 | Taguig City | 1,312,651 | 1.12% |
| 6 | Zamboanga | 1,116,376 | 0.95% |
| 7 | Cebu | 1,003,705 | 0.85% |
| 8 | Cagayan de Oro | 871,916 | 0.74% |
| 9 | Pasig | 860,541 | 0.73% |
| 10 | Valenzuela | 842,975 | 0.72% |
As of 2026, Philippines has a total population of 117,724,471, ranking as the 14th most populous nation in the world.
Philippines has a net population change of approximately 2,556 people per day, driven by 5,075 births, 2,124 deaths, and net emigration of 395 people.
Philippines represents 1.47% of the total global population and 2.35% of Asia's population.
Philippines has a population density of 394.8 people per km² (approximately 1022.6 per mi²), making it the 32nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 21.74% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Philippines is Other local ethnicity (26.2%) , followed by Tagalog (24.4%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Philippines, comprising 78.8% of the population.