Philippines Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Philippines's death rate was 6.9 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Philippines's death rate stood at 6.9 in 2025, a rise of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.9 by 2025. Philippines ranked 131st globally.
The Philippines' death rate has exhibited a downward trend since its all-time peak in 1960, when it stood at 10.01, a rate significantly higher than its closest peer countries such as Ghana and Cameroon at the same time. The death rate declined steadily to its all-time trough in 2004, reaching 5.36, a 46.5% decrease over nearly five decades. However, in the following years, the rate began to rise, albeit moderately, and as of 2025, it has reached 6.89, a value still below its 1960 peak but higher than the trough. This increase suggests a reversal in the long-term decline. A continued improvement in healthcare infrastructure, sanitation, and disease prevention efforts could potentially alter this trajectory, but the recent uptick indicates that the Philippines may be facing new challenges in reducing its mortality rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.9 | +0.7 | #131 |
| 2023 | 6.2 | −0.0 | #67 |
| 2022 | 6.3 | −1.7 | #62 |
| 2021 | 8.0 | +2.2 | #99 |
| 2020 | 5.8 | −0.1 | #30 |
| 2019 | 5.9 | +0.1 | #50 |
| 2018 | 5.8 | +0.2 | #47 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2016 | 5.7 | +0.1 | #44 |
| 2015 | 5.6 | +0.0 | #41 |
| 2014 | 5.6 | +0.0 | #42 |
| 2013 | 5.5 | +0.0 | #44 |
| 2012 | 5.5 | −0.0 | #42 |
| 2011 | 5.5 | −0.0 | #41 |
| 2010 | 5.5 | −0.0 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's death rate was 6.9 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's death rate peaked at 10.0 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Philippines was 5.4 in 2004.
Philippines ranks 131st globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's death rate is projected to reach 6.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Philippines in 2025 was 6.9. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_death-rate,
title = {Philippines Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}