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Philippines Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 46,807,103

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-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Philippines in 1979

In 1979, the Philippines had a total population of 46,807,103 people. That is 27.7% more than in 1969, when the population stood at 36,660,799.

The median age was 17.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 85.0 children under 15 and 4.9 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #18 of 201 by population Ranks #161 of 201 by median age Ranks #83 of 201 by 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.

Key indicators for Philippines
Population
46,807,103
Median age
17.1
0-14 %
44.8%
65+ %
2.6%
Child dependency
85.0
Old-age dependency
4.9
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
134,373,439
Population 2100
114,221,910
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Philippines
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.

How Philippines compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Philippines 46,807,104 17.1
Thailand 44,718,434 19.5
Viet Nam 51,378,211 19.3
Myanmar 32,596,550 20.0
Malaysia 12,627,863 19.5
Frequently asked questions about Philippines's population
What was the population of the Philippines in 1979?
The Philippines had a population of 46,807,103 in 1979.
Is the population of the Philippines increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 27.7% from 1969, with a projected population of 134,373,439 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Philippines?
The Philippines's median age is 17.1 years.
What share of the Philippines's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.6% of the Philippines's population is 65 or older, and 44.8% is under 15.
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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