Philippines Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Philippines's population growth was 0.67% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 19.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Philippines's population growth stood at 0.67% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.67% by 2025. Philippines ranked 138th globally.
The Philippines has experienced a significant decline in population growth over the past six and a half decades, with the latest rate standing at 0.67% in 2025. Notably, this rate is a new all-time trough, a stark contrast to the peak rate of 3.18% recorded in 1962. This decline mirrors the global trend, with the Philippines ranking as the 138th country in terms of population growth rate. A comparison with peer countries reveals that the Philippines' growth rate is in line with that of Bhutan, another country with a 0.67% rate. The Philippines' population growth rate has been steadily decreasing since the 1960s, reflecting a combination of factors including improved access to family planning and declining fertility rates. A continued decline in fertility rates, coupled with improvements in education and economic opportunities for women, could further reduce the country's population growth rate, potentially leading to a more sustained and stable demographic trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.67% | −0.16pp | #138 |
| 2024 | 0.83% | +0.02pp | #99 |
| 2023 | 0.81% | +0.05pp | #91 |
| 2022 | 0.76% | −0.15pp | #90 |
| 2021 | 0.91% | −0.24pp | #112 |
| 2020 | 1.15% | −0.07pp | #117 |
| 2019 | 1.22% | −0.02pp | #115 |
| 2018 | 1.24% | −0.05pp | #110 |
| 2017 | 1.29% | −0.05pp | #116 |
| 2016 | 1.34% | −0.14pp | #122 |
| 2015 | 1.48% | −0.16pp | #134 |
| 2014 | 1.64% | −0.24pp | #137 |
| 2013 | 1.88% | −0.06pp | #143 |
| 2012 | 1.94% | −0.02pp | #149 |
| 2011 | 1.96% | −0.08pp | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's population growth was 0.67% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 19.0% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's population growth peaked at 3.18% in 1962.
The lowest population growth in Philippines was 0.67% in 2025.
Philippines ranks 138th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's population growth is projected to reach 0.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Philippines in 2025 was 0.67%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_population-growth,
title = {Philippines Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}