Philippines: housing

How much does the Philippine government spend on housing?

The 2027 proposed budget allocates ₱14.4 billion to housing and community amenities, according to the Department of Budget and Management Technical Notes on the 2027 Proposed National Budget. Nearly half, ₱7.3 billion, is for water supply, with ₱4.3 billion for housing development and ₱2.8 billion for community development.

This is the functional classification of the national budget, which groups spending by purpose across departments. Spending by government-owned corporations is reported separately from the national government budget.

Official sources: DBM: Technical Notes on the 2027 Proposed National Budget (PDF)

How many Filipinos live in cities?

55.8% of the Philippines' population lived in urban areas in 2025, according to the World Bank World Development Indicators. The total population was 116,786,962, according to the World Bank, up from 113,964,338 in 2022.

The World Bank figures are estimates based on census results from the Philippine Statistics Authority, which runs the census of population and housing. The urban share has risen by about one percentage point since 2022, adding to demand for housing, water and transport in cities.

Official sources: World Bank: urban population share, Philippines · World Bank: population, Philippines

How many Filipinos are displaced from their homes?

43,500 people were internally displaced in the Philippines at the end of 2025, down from 121,576 a year earlier, and 172,452 displaced people returned home during 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics.

The DBM's budget notes describe frequent typhoons, floods and other climate-related disasters. The 2027 proposed budget sets aside ₱117.9 billion for survivors, displaced people and disaster relief, according to the Department of Budget and Management technical notes. Figures change quickly as people move and return; UNHCR publishes them on its Refugee Data Finder.

Official sources: UNHCR: population data for the Philippines (API) · DBM: Technical Notes on the 2027 Proposed National Budget (PDF) · UNHCR: Refugee Data Finder

How many people in the Philippines live in cities?

In 2025, the share of people living in urban areas in the Philippines was 55.8%, according to the UN Population Division. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 19th highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 63.1%. World rank, highest first: 120th of 193.

What share of the Philippines' city dwellers live in slums?

In 2022, the share of city dwellers living in slums in the Philippines was 35.9%, according to UN-Habitat. No year since 2006 has been lower. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 17.9%, and the Philippines placed 5th highest of 27. World rank, highest first: 64th of 170.

How many people in the Philippines have electricity?

94.8%: that is the share of people with access to electricity in the Philippines for 2024, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from 79.8% (2005) to 98.0% (2023). It is 23rd highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 100.0%. Worldwide: 133rd of 193.

What share of people in the Philippines have safe drinking water?

The latest figure from WHO and UNICEF, for 2024, is 48.5%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 10th highest of 20 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 45.9%. World rank, highest first: 95th of 134.

What is access to sanitation in the Philippines?

WHO and UNICEF puts the share of people using safely managed sanitation in the Philippines at 62.2% in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 10th highest of 21 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 60.5%. World rank, highest first: 67th of 134.

How many people in the Philippines cook with wood or charcoal?

According to the WHO, the share of people using clean cooking fuels in the Philippines was 64.0% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 18th highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 82.0%. Of 192 countries with 2024 data, 127th highest.