Philippines Population Pyramid 1970

Philippines
1970
Population: 37,622,204

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-5 -1   1970  +1 +5

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Philippines in 1970

The population of the Philippines in 1970 was 37,622,204. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 34.9%, up from 27,891,898 in 1960.

The median age was 15.7 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 98.0 children under 15 and 4.5 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
37,622,204
Median age
15.7
0-14 %
48.4%
65+ %
2.2%
Child dependency
98.0
Old-age dependency
4.5
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
134,373,439
Population 2100
114,221,910
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.92

In 2023 women in the Philippines had on average 1.92 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 69.8

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 69.8 years on average (72.8 years for girls, 66.9 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

68,921 immigrants live in Philippines, 0.1% of the population.

China27,676
India19,801
United States of America6,469
Republic of Korea4,520
Japan4,492
Where emigrants live (2024)

6,967,274 people born in Philippines live in other countries.

United States of America2,263,697
Canada835,779
Saudi Arabia755,432
United Arab Emirates528,527
Australia356,833
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Philippines 37,622,204 15.7
Thailand 35,954,408 17.5
Viet Nam 41,475,230 18.4
Myanmar 27,193,016 19.5
Malaysia 10,178,802 17.4
What was the population of the Philippines in 1970?
In 1970, the Philippines's population was 37,622,204.
Is the population of the Philippines increasing or decreasing?
The Philippines's population grew 34.9% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 134,373,439 by 2050.
How old is the population of the Philippines?
The median age in the Philippines is 15.7 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of the Philippines's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Philippines, 48.4% of people are under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Philippines's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Philippines has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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