Who moves to the Philippines
68.9K people have chosen Philippines for relocation — #148 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to the Philippines? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 27676 |
| India | 19801 |
| United States | 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 | United States | 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