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In 2026, Philippines's population stands at 117,724,471. That is a 6-fold increase on the 18,849,528 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.79% a year, adding about 933.6K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 392 people/km². Half the population is younger than 26.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 35.9 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 114,221,909 (-3% from 2026).
Total population
117,724,471
Density
392 people/km²
Median age
26.6 years
Growth rate
+0.79%
Philippines's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 27 in 2026 to 36 by 2050.