Philippines: Rural population, percent
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Philippines |
Rural population, percent of total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 44.23 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2025 |
| Average | 60.58 |
| Min - Max | 44.23 - 69.99 |
| Source | The World Bank |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2025 is 44.23 percent, a decline from 44.55 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 37.92 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the Philippines from 1960 to 2025 is 60.58 percent. The minimum value, 44.23 percent, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 69.99 percent was recorded in 1960.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Recent values | Philippines: Rural population, percent |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.23 |
| 2024 | 44.55 |
| 2023 | 44.88 |
| 2022 | 45.21 |
| 2021 | 45.55 |
| 2020 | 45.89 |
| 2019 | 46.28 |
| 2018 | 46.79 |
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 116.79 | 2025 | million |
| Percent urban population | 55.77 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 385 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 5.72 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent children | 27.14 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.12 | 2025 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 44.23 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 48.95 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 934 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 0 | 2024 | percent |
| Population growth | 0.81 | 2025 | percent |