The 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) was the sixteenth census in the Philippines and the third census conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Off-cycle decision
The Philippine Statistics Authority conducted the Census of Population in 2024 instead of its original 2025 mid-decade schedule primarily to integrate it with the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as per order of President Bongbong Marcos. It is intended to update the list of beneficiaries of the government's social protection programs.
Results President Bongbong Marcos through Proclamation No. 973 stated that the population of the Philippines as of July 1, 2024 was 112,729,484. Pursuant to Batas Pambansa No. 72, the population count gathered from the 2024 census was made official upon proclamation of the results by the president. From 2020 to 2024, the Philippines' population increased by 0.8% which was lower than the 1.63% growth rate recorded in the 2015 to 2020 period.
Ten most populous cities in the Philippines
City Region 2024 census 2020 census Change Quezon City National Capital Region Manila National Capital Region Davao City Davao Region Caloocan National Capital Region Taguig National Capital Region Zamboanga City Zamboanga Peninsula Cebu City Central Visayas Antipolo Calabarzon Pasig National Capital Region Dasmariñas Calabarzon
See also Population and housing censuses by country References