Population of the Philippines
As of June 2026, the population of the Philippines is 122.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 million in the last year, representing a growth of 1.44%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 23.2 years in 2016 to 25.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years and population density is 408.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of the Philippines peaked in 1956, reaching around 4.47% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.42% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.88 million in 2016 to nearly 1.74 million in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In the Philippines, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 70.3 years in 2006 to 72.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in the Philippines
The Philippines has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Quezon City, National Capital Region, with approximately 3.1 million inhabitants. It is followed by Davao, Davao Region with 1.8 million and Caloocan, National Capital Region with 1.7 million.
These are the 20 most populous cities in the Philippines:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quezon City, National Capital Region | 3,084,270 |
| 2 | Davao, Davao Region | 1,848,947 |
| 3 | Caloocan, National Capital Region | 1,712,945 |
| 4 | Manila, National Capital Region | 1,600,000 |
| 5 | Taguig, National Capital Region | 1,308,085 |
| 6 | Budta, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 1,273,715 |
| 7 | Malingao, Soccsksargen | 1,121,974 |
| 8 | Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula | 1,018,849 |
| 9 | Cebu City, Central Visayas | 965,332 |
| 10 | Antipolo, Calabarzon | 913,712 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pasig City, National Capital Region | 853,050 |
| 12 | Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao | 741,617 |
| 13 | Valenzuela, National Capital Region | 725,173 |
| 14 | General Santos, Soccsksargen | 722,059 |
| 15 | Paranaque City, National Capital Region | 703,245 |
| 16 | Las Piñas, National Capital Region | 615,549 |
| 17 | Calamba, Calabarzon | 575,046 |
| 18 | Muntinlupa, Calabarzon | 552,225 |
| 19 | Makati City, National Capital Region | 510,383 |
| 20 | Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas | 497,813 |