Total Population: 97,976,603 (July 2009 est.), ranked # 12 behind Japan (127,078,679 ) and Mexico (111,211,789).
Total Land and Water Area: 300,000 sq km, ranked #72 behind Oman (309,500 sq km) and Italy (301,340 sq km).
Age Profile:
- 0-14 years: 35.2%
- 15-64 years: 60.6%
- 65 years and over: 4.1%
Median age is 22.5, Average life expectancy is 71.09 years, ranked #133 in world
50% Male
50 % Female
Ethnic groups: Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3% (2000 census)
Religions: Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
Languages: Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects – Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education): 12 years
Literacy (defined as age 15 and over can read and write): 92.6% of the total population
Per Capita Gross National Income (at current prices in US Dollars):
$3,300, ranked #162
Gross Domestic Product Contribution by Economic Sector and Top Industries:
55.2% Services
29.9% Industry
14.9% Agriculture (2009 est.)
Industries: electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing
Sources:
1) Central Intelligence Agency World Fact Book