Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Philippines
Philippines: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 93,465 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
93,465 1000 No
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
13th
of 226 countries
All-time high
93,465 1000 No
in 2050
All-time low
5,042 1000 No
in 1950
Years of data
101
1950–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Philippines, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 93,465 1000 No for population - est. & proj. — urban population in 2050. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Philippines peaked at 93,465 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 5,042 1000 No, in 1950.
Philippines ranks 13th of 226 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Philippines, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,042 1000 No | — |
| 1951 | 5,282 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1952 | 5,536 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1953 | 5,802 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1954 | 6,079 1000 No | +4.8% |
| 1955 | 6,366 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 6,663 1000 No | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 6,971 1000 No | +4.6% |
| 1958 | 7,290 1000 No | +4.6% |
| 1959 | 7,621 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1960 | 7,960 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 8,300 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 8,653 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 9,018 1000 No | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 9,390 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 9,770 1000 No | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 10,156 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 10,549 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 10,951 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 11,366 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 11,808 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 12,342 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 12,899 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 13,477 1000 No | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 14,076 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 14,684 1000 No | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 15,251 1000 No | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 15,834 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 16,437 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 17,061 1000 No | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 17,753 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 18,704 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 19,698 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 20,736 1000 No | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 21,819 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 22,944 1000 No | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 24,114 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 25,330 1000 No | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 26,588 1000 No | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 27,884 1000 No | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 29,106 1000 No | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 29,786 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 30,465 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 31,146 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 31,829 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 32,516 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 33,204 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 33,895 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 34,587 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 35,282 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 35,981 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 36,686 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 37,393 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 38,095 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 38,778 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 39,436 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 40,063 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 40,664 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 41,252 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 41,841 1000 No | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 42,488 1000 No | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 43,372 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 44,280 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 45,205 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 46,140 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 47,078 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 48,018 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 48,978 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 49,962 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 50,971 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 52,009 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 53,074 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 54,167 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 55,288 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 56,434 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 57,606 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 58,803 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 60,026 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2028 | 61,274 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2029 | 62,546 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2030 | 63,844 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2031 | 65,166 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2032 | 66,513 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2033 | 67,883 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2034 | 69,276 1000 No | +2.1% |
| 2035 | 70,692 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2036 | 72,131 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2037 | 73,590 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2038 | 75,071 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2039 | 76,571 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2040 | 78,090 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2041 | 79,625 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2042 | 81,173 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2043 | 82,722 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2044 | 84,270 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2045 | 85,814 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2046 | 87,355 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2047 | 88,890 1000 No | +1.8% |
| 2048 | 90,421 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2049 | 91,946 1000 No | +1.7% |
| 2050 | 93,465 1000 No | +1.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 93,465 1000 No is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,709 1000 No, 16.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 93,465 1000 No is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 541.53 1000 No, 172.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6,265 1000 No | 5,042 1000 No | 7,621 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 9,611 1000 No | 7,960 1000 No | 11,366 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 14,387 1000 No | 11,808 1000 No | 17,061 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,557 1000 No | 17,753 1000 No | 27,884 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,182 1000 No | 29,106 1000 No | 35,282 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,019 1000 No | 35,981 1000 No | 41,841 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,649 1000 No | 42,488 1000 No | 50,971 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,123 1000 No | 52,009 1000 No | 62,546 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 70,074 1000 No | 63,844 1000 No | 76,571 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 85,031 1000 No | 78,090 1000 No | 91,946 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 93,465 1000 No | 93,465 1000 No | 93,465 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 10 Bangladesh 117,837 1000 No compare
- 10 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 38,204 1000 No compare
- 11 Russian Federation 110,605 1000 No compare
- 11 Syrian Arab Republic 24,475 1000 No compare
- 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 19,886 1000 No compare
- 12 Japan 103,039 1000 No compare
- 13 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 12,844 1000 No compare
- 14 Egypt 85,321 1000 No compare
- 14 Lao People's Democratic Republic 5,102 1000 No compare
- 15 Ethiopia 74,537 1000 No compare
- 15 Melanesia 4,878 1000 No compare
- 16 Republic of Moldova 1,873 1000 No compare
- 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 68,008 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for Philippines
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6532 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5998 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7053 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7536 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 57,828 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 57,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 56,530 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 114,222 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Philippines?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Philippines was 93,465 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 93,465 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,042 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Philippines rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- Philippines ranks 13th out of 226 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.