Philippines
Country statistics · 1990–present
Philippines at a Glance
Philippines is home to 115.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $5,532, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 69.9 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 115.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 15.9 and a death rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 9.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Philippines is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $658 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $5,532 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 6.1% in 2029, representing strong expansion. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 69.9 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $194 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.5% (2020), reflecting near-universal literacy. 67.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 48.5% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.