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Philippines Population Pyramid 2001

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2001
Population: 81,401,487

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-5 -1   2001  +1 +5

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Summary

Philippines in 2001

In 2001, the Philippines had a total population of 81,401,488 people. That is 26.4% more than in 1991, when the population stood at 64,382,248.

With a median age of 20.2 years, the Philippines had a youth dependency ratio of 66.7 and an old-age dependency ratio of 5.2 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #13 of 201 by population Ranks #131 of 201 by median age Ranks #61 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
81,401,488
Median age
20.2
0-14 %
38.8%
65+ %
3.0%
Child dependency
66.7
Old-age dependency
5.2
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 81,401,488 20.2
Viet Nam 77,969,361 24.2
Thailand 63,651,142 30.5
Myanmar 45,771,139 24.2
Malaysia 23,526,539 23.6
Frequently asked questions about Philippines's population
What was the population of the Philippines in 2001?
The Philippines had a population of 81,401,488 in 2001.
Is the population of the Philippines increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 26.4% from 1991, with a projected population of 134,373,439 in 2050.
How old is the population of the Philippines?
The Philippines's median age is 20.2 years.
How many children and older people live in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, 38.8% of people are under 15 and 3.0% 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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