Population by age group in Philippines
Philippines: Population by age group was 6.05 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.05 million
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
25th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.05 million
in 2023
All-time low
617,307
in 1959
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Philippines, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by age group in Philippines is 6.05 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Philippines peaked at 6.05 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 617,307, in 1959.
Philippines ranks 25th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 729,946 | — |
| 1951 | 707,702 | -3.0% |
| 1952 | 686,872 | -2.9% |
| 1953 | 667,912 | -2.8% |
| 1954 | 651,675 | -2.4% |
| 1955 | 639,256 | -1.9% |
| 1956 | 630,003 | -1.4% |
| 1957 | 623,039 | -1.1% |
| 1958 | 617,989 | -0.8% |
| 1959 | 617,307 | -0.1% |
| 1960 | 622,460 | +0.8% |
| 1961 | 631,755 | +1.5% |
| 1962 | 644,142 | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 659,004 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 676,522 | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 696,876 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 719,729 | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 744,993 | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 772,585 | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 801,328 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 830,061 | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 861,053 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 896,456 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 934,673 | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 975,270 | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 1.02 million | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 1.07 million | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 1.11 million | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 1.16 million | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 1.21 million | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 1.26 million | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 1.31 million | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 1.36 million | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 1.41 million | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 1.47 million | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 1.52 million | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 1.57 million | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 1.62 million | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 1.67 million | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 1.72 million | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 1.77 million | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 1.82 million | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 1.87 million | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 1.92 million | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 1.97 million | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 2.03 million | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 2.08 million | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 2.15 million | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 2.22 million | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 2.30 million | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 2.38 million | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 2.46 million | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 2.54 million | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 2.63 million | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 2.71 million | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 2.80 million | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 2.88 million | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 2.96 million | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.04 million | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 3.13 million | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 3.22 million | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 3.32 million | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 3.44 million | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 3.58 million | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 3.76 million | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 3.97 million | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 4.20 million | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 4.45 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 4.72 million | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 5.01 million | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 5.30 million | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 5.52 million | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 5.75 million | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 6.05 million | +5.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 6.05 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 499,572, 12.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 6.05 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96,191, 62.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 657,170 | 617,307 | 729,946 | 10 |
| 1960s | 696,939 | 622,460 | 801,328 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.01 million | 830,061 | 1.21 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 million | 1.26 million | 1.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.01 million | 1.77 million | 2.30 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.75 million | 2.38 million | 3.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.97 million | 3.22 million | 5.01 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.65 million | 5.30 million | 6.05 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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- Population growth rate -0.655 (2100)
- Population density 383.08 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population by age group in Philippines?
- Population by age group in Philippines was 6.05 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 6.05 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 617,307 in 1959.
- How does Philippines rank for population by age group?
- Philippines ranks 25th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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