Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines
Philippines: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.8191 % change on previous year in 2025. ▼ Falling
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 0.8191 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines peaked at 2.98 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.7383 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Philippines ranks 117th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1977 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1993 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1994 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 2 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2008 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 2011 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 0.7383 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2023 | 0.7875 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 0.8391 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 0.8191 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.44 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.74 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 2.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.41 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.98 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 2.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.915 % change on previous year | 0.7383 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 114 Suriname 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Mexico 0.8488 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Dominican Republic 0.8357 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Brunei 0.8039 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Indonesia 0.8032 % change on previous year compare
- 120 New Zealand 0.7558 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Philippines was 0.8191 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.98 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7383 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Philippines ranks 117th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.