MigrantoImmigrants in the Philippines
68.9K foreigners live in the Philippines — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Philippines by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
84% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Philippines in numbers
Chinese are the largest group by a wide margin
40% of all immigrants were born in China, while the next group accounts for just 29%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 63% to 40%.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
70.1% of immigrants came from Asia in 1990, compared with 84% today.
Immigrant population in the Philippines over time
Foreigners living in the Philippines, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 94059 |
| 1995 | 95127 |
| 2000 | 96196 |
| 2005 | 97265 |
| 2010 | 97793 |
| 2015 | 83109 |
| 2020 | 68921 |
| 2024 | 68921 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Philippines, by year
| Year | Chinese | Indians | Americans | South Koreans | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Philippines?
Around 68.9K immigrants live in the Philippines — the world's #148 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Chinese live in the Philippines?
Around 27.7K Chinese live in the Philippines — about 40% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Philippines growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Philippines has fallen from 83.1K to 68.9K, about 17%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Philippines come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Philippines. Their children born in the Philippines are not included.
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