In 2022, the total fertility rate of women in the Philippines aged 15 to 49 years declined from 2.7 children per woman in 2017 to 1.9 children per woman in 2022. The total fertility rate refers to the average number of children that would be born if women survived to the end of their reproductive period.

Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in Philippines was reported at 16.02 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Birth rate, crude - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in the Philippines stood at 16.02. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 31.14, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

The Philippines: The number of crude births per 1000 people, per year: The latest value from 2023 is 16.02 births per 1000 people, a decline from 16.06 births per 1000 people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 17.86 births per 1000 people, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1960 to 2023 is 32.5 births per 1000 people. The minimum value, 16.02 births per 1000 people, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 47.16 births per 1000 people was recorded in 1960.

Historical dataset showing Philippines birth rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Philippines was reported at 31.89 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Philippines: The number of crude births per 1000 people, per year: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la Philippines de 1960 à 2023. La valeur moyenne pour Philippines pendant cette période était de 32.5 births per 1000 people avec un minimum de 16.02 births per 1000 people en 2023 et un maximum de 47.16 births per 1000 people en 1960.

By area of residence, the total fertility rate of women aged 15 to 49 years living in rural areas in the Philippines was higher compared to those living in urban areas. In 2022, the total fertility rate of women in rural areas was 2.2 children per woman compared to 1.7 children per woman who lives in urban areas. Overall, the total fertility rate of women in the Philippines aged 15 to 49 years have been declining over the years.

In 2023, the total fertility rate in children per woman in the Philippines stood at 1.92. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 5.08, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Philippines PH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 2.925 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.958 Ratio for 2015. Philippines PH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 4.476 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.148 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 2.925 Ratio in 2016. Philippines PH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.World Bank: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Philippines was reported at 1.916 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This horizontal bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by continent using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Philippines. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Philippines PH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 23.210 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.447 Ratio for 2015. Philippines PH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 33.855 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.302 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 23.210 Ratio in 2016. Philippines PH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

The Philippines: Fertility rate, births per woman: The latest value from 2023 is 1.92 births per woman, a decline from 1.93 births per woman in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 2.41 births per woman, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1960 to 2023 is 4.44 births per woman. The minimum value, 1.92 births per woman, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 7 births per woman was recorded in 1960.

This scatter chart displays female population (people) against birth rate (per 1,000 people) in Philippines. The data is about countries per year.

Historical dataset showing Philippines fertility rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

Philippines PH: Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data was reported at 16.900 NA in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.000 NA for 2049. Philippines PH: Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data is updated yearly, averaging 24.300 NA from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2050, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.800 NA in 1981 and a record low of 16.900 NA in 2050. Philippines PH: Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

In 2023, the Philippines registered around **** million live births on its territory. The year 2021 recorded the least number of live births at around **** million.

This bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by currency using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Philippines. The data is about countries per year.

The adolescent fertility rate in the Philippines reached 32.16 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 19 in 2022, reflecting a decrease from the previous year. The teenage fertility rate in the country has remained below 50 births per thousand women since 2019. Declining fertility rates Despite having one of the highest populations in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, the fertility rate in the Philippines significantly dropped in recent periods. On average, there were 4.1 children per Filipino woman in 1993, significantly dropping to just 1.9 children per woman in 2022. Early pregnancy trends in the Philippines As a result of insufficient reproductive health education and the lack of access to contraceptives, teenage pregnancy remains a growing concern in the Philippines. In 2022, the Philippines ranked sixth regionally in terms of adolescent fertility rate. Adolescent mothers accounted for about 10 percent of the total registered live births in the country in 2023. More vital sex education and access to contraceptives are needed to control adolescent pregnancy.