Migrant populations in Philippines
Philippines: Migrant populations was 87,212 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
87,212
World rank
143rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
178,147
in 2010
All-time low
87,212
in 2020
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Philippines, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Philippines is 87,212, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Philippines peaked at 178,147 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 87,212, in 2020.
Philippines ranks 143rd of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 134,600 | — |
| 1995 | 145,980 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 157,361 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 168,741 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 178,147 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 131,897 | -26.0% |
| 2020 | 87,212 | -33.9% |
| 2024 | 87,212 | +0.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 87,212 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 47% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 87,212 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 1.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 140,290 | 134,600 | 145,980 | 2 |
| 2000s | 163,051 | 157,361 | 168,741 | 2 |
| 2010s | 155,022 | 131,897 | 178,147 | 2 |
| 2020s | 87,212 | 87,212 | 87,212 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More population data for Philippines
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.167 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0898 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 157,892 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.32 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.655 (2100)
- Population density 383.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.22 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Philippines?
- Migrant populations in Philippines was 87,212 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 178,147 in 2010.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 87,212 in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for migrant populations?
- Philippines ranks 143rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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