Philippines Population
East Asia & Pacific · 14th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
118,013,891
The population of Philippines is about 118,013,891 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 118 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.42% of the world's people.
Philippines is the 14th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.80% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 134 million. That is 4.2 times its 1960 population of 27.9 million. Population density is 395 people per square kilometre. 56% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
118 million
Yearly change
+0.80%
World rank
14th
Share of world
1.42%
Density
395/km²
Land area
298,170 km²
Life expectancy
69.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.89
GDP per capita
$4,171
GDP
$487.1B
Population of Philippines, 1960–2050
Philippines population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 27,891,897 | — | 94 |
| 1970 | 37,622,204 | +2.62% | 126 |
| 1980 | 48,043,740 | +2.64% | 161 |
| 1990 | 62,854,666 | +2.59% | 211 |
| 2000 | 79,625,397 | +2.41% | 267 |
| 2010 | 96,337,125 | +2.07% | 323 |
| 2020 | 112,081,264 | +1.15% | 376 |
| 2024 | 115,843,670 | +0.83% | 389 |
| 2026proj. | 117,724,471 | +0.80% | 395 |
| 2030proj. | 121,408,895 | +0.75% | 407 |
| 2040proj. | 129,546,659 | +0.54% | 434 |
| 2050proj. | 134,373,439 | +0.21% | 451 |
Philippines vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.5 times as many people as Philippines. Bangladesh is 3.5 times more densely populated.
Philippines population: questions and answers
What is the population of Philippines in 2026?
About 117,724,471 (118 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Philippines's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.80% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Philippines?
About 395 people per km², with a land area of 298,170 km².
What will the population of Philippines be in 2050?
About 134 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Philippines?
Manila.
What is the life expectancy in Philippines?
69.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.