MigrantoImmigrants in the Philippines
68.9K foreign-born residents — the #148 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 27676 |
| India | 19801 |
| USA | 6469 |
| South Korea | 4520 |
| Japan | 4492 |
| Germany | 1551 |
| United Kingdom | 1532 |
| Australia | 1489 |
| Vietnam | 1391 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 84%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Philippines.
China is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
China accounts for 40% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 29%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 63% to 40%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Asia has shifted from 70.1% to 84% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 94059 |
| 1995 | 95127 |
| 2000 | 96196 |
| 2005 | 97265 |
| 2010 | 97793 |
| 2015 | 83109 |
| 2020 | 68921 |
| 2024 | 68921 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | China | India | USA | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58951 | 2928 | 19620 | 698 | 3255 |
| 1995 | 51803 | 4498 | 22271 | 2029 | 5384 |
| 2000 | 44656 | 6068 | 24922 | 3360 | 7513 |
| 2005 | 37508 | 7638 | 27574 | 4691 | 9642 |
| 2010 | 30555 | 9336 | 29729 | 5951 | 11575 |
| 2015 | 29091 | 14659 | 17899 | 5223 | 7972 |
| 2020 | 27676 | 19801 | 6469 | 4520 | 4492 |
| 2024 | 27676 | 19801 | 6469 | 4520 | 4492 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Philippines?
Around 68.9K foreign-born residents live in the Philippines, making it the #148-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Philippines come from?
Most immigrants in the Philippines come from China, India and USA — these three countries account for about 78% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the Philippines are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of the Philippines — that's 68.9K out of a total population of 115.8M.
How has immigration to the Philippines changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Philippines has fallen from 83.1K to 68.9K people, a decline of about 17%.
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