In 2023, the total population of the Philippines was at approximately 111.91 million inhabitants. For the foreseeable future, the Filipino population is expected to increase slightly, despite a current overall downward trend in population growth. The dwindling Filipino population For now, the population figures in the Philippines still show a steady increase and the country is still one of the most densely populated countries in the Asia-Pacific region, however, all signs point to a decline in the number of inhabitants in the long run: Just like the population growth rate, the country’s fertility rate, for example, has also been decreasing for years now, while the death rate has been increasing simultaneously.   Poor healthcare to blame One of the reasons for the downward trend is the aging population; fewer babies are born each year, while life expectancy at birth has been steady over the years. Another reason is poor healthcare in the country: The Philippines have a high tuberculosis incidence rate, a highly infectious disease, and are among the countries with a high probability of death from noncommunicable diseases as well.

Chart and table of Philippines population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

In 2025, the average age in the Philippines is expected to reach 26.1 years, increasing to roughly 46.1 years of age by 2100. This is a significant rise, considering that until the year 2000, the country’s median age was under 20 years old. From 2011 to 2021, the share of very young people decreased, while the age brackets for people aged 15-64 and 65 or older grew. This shift in age structure implies a lower birth rate, as well as an aging population. Birth and family size As of 2020, the birth rate in the Philippines is just under 22 children born per thousand inhabitants each year, about 3 less than in the decade before. The fertility rate has likewise been decreasing since 2007, but is still higher than the Oceania region’s average as of 2020. Fewer newborns each year contributes to a lower median age. High mortality in the Philippines is preventable Life expectancy is also factor in a rising median age, although increasing only marginally in the Philippines compared with neighboring countries Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos (but still higher than in these countries). The life expectancy in the Philippines was just under 72 years of age in 2017, and roughly three years shorter than in Thailand or Vietnam. One factor that lowers the life expectancy is the high mortality rate due to noncontagious diseases, such as cancer and heart and respiratory problems, accounting for more than a quarter of early deaths from ages 30 to 70 in the Philippines.

In 2022, India overtook China as the world's most populous country and now has almost 1.46 billion people. China now has the second-largest population in the world, still with just over 1.4 billion inhabitants, however, its population went into decline in 2023. Global population As of 2025, the world's population stands at almost 8.2 billion people and is expected to reach around 10.3 billion people in the 2080s, when it will then go into decline. Due to improved healthcare, sanitation, and general living conditions, the global population continues to increase; mortality rates (particularly among infants and children) are decreasing and the median age of the world population has steadily increased for decades. As for the average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries, the gap has narrowed significantly since the mid-20th century. Asia is the most populous continent on Earth; 11 of the 20 largest countries are located there. It leads the ranking of the global population by continent by far, reporting four times as many inhabitants as Africa. The Demographic Transition The population explosion over the past two centuries is part of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition. Simply put, this transition results from a drastic reduction in mortality, which then leads to a reduction in fertility, and increase in life expectancy; this interim period where death rates are low and birth rates are high is where this population explosion occurs, and population growth can remain high as the population ages. In today's most-developed countries, the transition generally began with industrialization in the 1800s, and growth has now stabilized as birth and mortality rates have re-balanced. Across less-developed countries, the stage of this transition varies; for example, China is at a later stage than India, which accounts for the change in which country is more populous - understanding the demographic transition can help understand the reason why China's population is now going into decline. The least-developed region is Sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates remain close to pre-industrial levels in some countries. As these countries transition, they will undergo significant rates of population growth

In 2024, children below 15 years old accounted for 27.9 percent of the total population in the Philippines. The population share of children in the country has been declining over the past decade.

Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was 4.32, a 17.08% decline from 2018.

• Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2018 was 5.21, a 32.8% decline from 2017.
• Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2017 was 7.75, a 27.17% decline from 2016.
• Philippines murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2016 was 10.64, a 22.9% increase from 2012.

Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

The smartphone penetration in the Philippines was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 6.4 percentage points. According to this forecast, in 2029, the penetration will have decreased for the fourth consecutive year to 65.75 percent. Notably, the smartphone penetration of was continuously increasing over the past years.The penetration rate refers to the share of the total population.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Philippines Employment: Industry: Construction data was reported at 4,597.000 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,347.000 Person th for Dec 2024. Philippines Employment: Industry: Construction data is updated monthly, averaging 4,514.000 Person th from Jan 2021 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,769.000 Person th in Jun 2024 and a record low of 4,018.000 Person th in Jan 2023. Philippines Employment: Industry: Construction data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.G025: Labour Force Survey: Employment: by Industry, Occupation and Class.

In 2022, the total population of all ASEAN states amounted to an estimated 673.02 million inhabitants. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

ASEAN opportunity

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded by five states (Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore) in 1967 to improve economic and political stability and social progress among the member states. It was originally modelled after the European Union. Nowadays, after accepting more members, their agenda also includes an improvement of cultural and environmental conditions. ASEAN is now an important player on the global stage with numerous alliances and business partners, as well as more contenders wanting to join.

The major player in the South

Indonesia is not only a founding member of ASEAN, it is also its biggest contributor in terms of gross domestic product and is also one of the member states with a positive trade balance. In addition, it has the highest number of inhabitants by far. About a third of all people in the ASEAN live in Indonesia – and it is also one of the most populous countries worldwide. Among the ASEAN members, it is certainly the most powerful one, not just in numbers, but mostly due to its stable and thriving economy.

Consumer Spending in Philippines increased to 4624530.80 PHP Million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 3876627.89 PHP Million in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Philippines Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Philippines Employment: Services: Financial & Insurance data was reported at 743.000 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 757.000 Person th for Dec 2024. Philippines Employment: Services: Financial & Insurance data is updated monthly, averaging 648.000 Person th from Jan 2021 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 763.000 Person th in Mar 2024 and a record low of 523.000 Person th in Jun 2022. Philippines Employment: Services: Financial & Insurance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.G025: Labour Force Survey: Employment: by Industry, Occupation and Class.

Chart and table of the Philippines net migration rate from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Key information about Philippines Visitor Arrivals

• Philippines Visitor Arrivals recorded 505,178 person in Feb 2025, compared with 578,224 person in the previous month
• Philippines Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1988 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 782,132 person in Jan 2020 and a record low of 357 person in May 2020

CEIC calculates monthly Tourist Arrivalsby subtracting Overseas Filipinos Visitors from Total Visitors. Statistics and Census Service provides Total Visitors and Overseas Filipinos Visitors. Tourist Arrivals include Same-Day Visitors.

Due to the geographical context of the Philippines, the country is vulnerable to numerous natural disasters ranging from earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and flooding. As of December 2024, earthquakes in the country have 9.7 out of 10 risk index points, while tsunamis had 9.4 risk index points. Disasters in the Philippines Besides earthquakes, volcanic eruptions within the “Ring of Fire,” coupled with coastal hazards such as typhoons, flooding, and rising sea levels constantly threaten the population with over 100 million inhabitants. In 2022, about 25 million Philippine pesos worth of damage was caused by tropical cyclones, which occur regularly. Fatalities The fatalities caused by natural disasters in the Philippines, however, have been on the decline since, having peaked in 2013 due to typhoon Haiyan. The death toll in 2016 was much lower, with 70 deaths due to natural disasters recorded. Meanwhile, the government’s risk reduction expenditure gradually increased since 2015, with the highest spending recorded in 2021.

In 2023, the Philippines recorded 335 tamaraws. Over the given period of time, its population peaked in 2018 with 523 individuals but has dramatically declined since then. Consequently, the tamaraw is classified as a threatened species in the country.

The number of smartphone users in the Philippines was estimated at 4.91 million in 2024, indicating an increase from the previous year. The estimated number of smartphone users in the country gradually increased since 2019. Find further information concerning Indonesia and Thailand.

Internet sales have played an increasingly significant role in retailing. In 2024, e-commerce accounted for over 17 percent of retail sales worldwide. Forecasts indicate that by 2029, the online segment will make up close to over 21 percent of total global retail sales. Retail e-commerce Online shopping has grown steadily in popularity in recent years. In 2024, global e-commerce sales amounted to over seven trillion U.S. dollars, a figure expected to exceed 10.4 trillion U.S. dollars by 2028. Digital development in Latin America boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating unprecedented e-commerce growth in various economies across the region. So much so that Brazil and Argentina appear to lead the world's fastest-growing online retail markets. This trend correlates strongly with the constantly improving online access, especially in "mobile-first" online communities, which have long struggled with traditioe-comernal fixed broadband connections due to financial or infrastructure constraints but enjoy the advantages of cheap mobile broadband connections. M-commerce on the rise The average order value of online shopping via smartphones and tablets still lags traditional e-commerce via desktop computers. However, e-retailers around the world have caught up in mobile e-commerce sales. Online shopping via smartphones is particularly prominent in Asia. By the end of 2021, Malaysia was the top digital market based on the percentage of the population that had purchased something by phone, with nearly 45 percent having made a weekly mobile purchase. South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines completed the top of the ranking.