Total population by age (70 years old) in Philippines
Philippines: Total population by age was 424.84 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
424.84
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
23rd
of 234 countries
All-time high
424.84
in 2023
All-time low
32.03
in 1953
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Philippines, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Philippines stood at 424.84. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Philippines peaked at 424.84 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 32.03, in 1953.
Philippines ranks 23rd of 234 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 36.84 | — |
| 1951 | 35.22 | -4.4% |
| 1952 | 33.36 | -5.3% |
| 1953 | 32.03 | -4.0% |
| 1954 | 32.08 | +0.1% |
| 1955 | 35.62 | +11.1% |
| 1956 | 38.08 | +6.9% |
| 1957 | 37.62 | -1.2% |
| 1958 | 37.36 | -0.7% |
| 1959 | 37.72 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 38.83 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 39.4 | +1.5% |
| 1962 | 39.45 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 39.47 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 41.54 | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 46.33 | +11.5% |
| 1966 | 50.12 | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 52.01 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 53.69 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 55.86 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 58.29 | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 60.5 | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 62.8 | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 65.22 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 66.89 | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 68.51 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 72.25 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 77.68 | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 82.19 | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 86.51 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 91.44 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 95.03 | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 97.97 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 101 | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 104.02 | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 107.63 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 110.85 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 113.65 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 116.61 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 119.48 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 122.34 | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 124.89 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 127.53 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 130.62 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 133.71 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 136.5 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 138.74 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 141.37 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 145.26 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 149.43 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 154.23 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 160.98 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 168.69 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 177.13 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 184.14 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 187.67 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 192.43 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 199.69 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 206.13 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 210.3 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 213.22 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 217.33 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 222.31 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 226.51 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 232.11 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 245.59 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 265.24 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 290.76 | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 324.24 | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 357.54 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 378.2 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 390.25 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 405.69 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 424.84 | +4.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 424.84 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.33, 13.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 424.84 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.38, 66.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 35.59 | 32.03 | 38.08 | 10 |
| 1960s | 45.67 | 38.83 | 55.86 | 10 |
| 1970s | 70.08 | 58.29 | 86.51 | 10 |
| 1980s | 105.77 | 91.44 | 119.48 | 10 |
| 1990s | 135.04 | 122.34 | 149.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 184.14 | 154.23 | 210.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 259.48 | 213.22 | 357.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 399.75 | 378.2 | 424.84 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More population data for Philippines
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 157,892 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0898 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.22 million people (2100)
- Population density 383.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Philippines?
- Total population by age in Philippines was 424.84 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 424.84 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.03 in 1953.
- How does Philippines rank for total population by age?
- Philippines ranks 23rd out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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