Demographic Profile
Population Count and Trend
Based on 2015 Census, the total population of the City of Santiago is 134,830. It posted an increase of 1,647 in the 2017 Household Profiling and Skills Mapping (HPSM) Census with 136,477. The total household is 30,472 with an average household size of 4.4.
Year | Population | Increase or Decrease |
|---|---|---|
2017 | 136,477 | 3,673 |
2015 | 134,830 | 2,026 |
2010 | 132,804 | 6,560 |
2007 | 126,244 | 15,713 |
2000 | 110,531 | 11,989 |
1995 | 98,542 | 7,755 |
1990 | 90,787 | 20,910 |
1980 | 69,877 | 10,630 |
1975 | 59,247 | 9,559 |
1970 | 49,688 | 10,248 |
1960 | 39,440 | 16,890 |
1948 | 22,550 | -11,604 |
1939 | 34,154 | 28,558 |
Population Composition and Distribution
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Child and youth – Of the total population in 2017, about 28.7% (39,117) belong to the 0 – 14 years old age group or the child and youth group wherein 51.3% are males and 48.7% are females.
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Productive Population or the Working Age Group – posted the highest percentage of 66.14% or 90,269 persons of 15 – 64 years old wherein 50.5% are males and 49.5 are females.
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Old Age Population Group – 5.2% (7,091) of the population belong to the 65 years old and over age group. Of this magnitude, 57.35% are females.
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Dependent Population– 46,208 or 33.86% of the population belong to the ages below 15 and over 65 years old.
Age Group | Both Sexes | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
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Old (65-over) | 7,091 | 3,028 | 4,063 | 0.75 |
Young (0-14) | 39,117 | 20,073 | 19,044 | 1.05 |
Dependent Population | 46,208 | 23,101 | 23,107 | 1.00 |
Labor Force (15 and over) | 61,844 | 39,066 | 22,778 | 1.72 |
Working Age (15-64) | 90,269 | 45,614 | 44,655 | 1.02 |
Tertiary (18-22) | 13,043 | 6,576 | 6,467 | 1.02 |
Secondary (12-17) | 15,932 | 8,033 | 7,899 | 1.02 |
Elementary (6-11) | 16,418 | 8,491 | 7,927 | 1.07 |
Pre-school (3-5) | 7,661 | 3,892 | 3,769 | 1.03 |
School going population | 53,054 | 26,992 | 26,062 | 1.04 |
Population Projection and Estimates
Population Projections are a basic requirement in planning for city’s development. These projections are primarily used as basis for estimating future needs for basic services, determining level of demand for facilities and utilities, economic-related needs and corresponding spatial requirements, among others.
Based on 2015 Census, the total population of City of Santiago is 134,830. The total household is 30,472 with an average household size of 4.4. The population growth rate decreased from 1.70 in 2010 to 0.39 in 2017. With the very low growth rate, it is expected that the population shall double after 177 years or in 2192.
However, based on City Health Office Reports every year more or less 3,000 children are born or 8 babies born per day. Hence, a population growth rate of 1.25% was computed from year 2000 to 2017 and shall be utilized to address the pressing demands of increasing population and development. Using the 1.25 PGR the doubling time is 55.2 years.
The present and projected size of the population serve as vital input in developing strategies addressing the future demands of the growing population. Table below indicates the population of the City of Santiago projected from 2017 to 2040.
Year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
2040 | 181,533 | 45,906 |
2035 | 170,617 | 43,145 |
2030 | 160,357 | 40,551 |
2025 | 150,714 | 38,112 |
2022 | 145,209 | 36,720 |
2021 | 143,419 | 36,267 |
2020 | 141,651 | 35,820 |
2019 | 139,905 | 35,379 |
2018 | 138,180 | 34,943 |
2017 | 136,477 | 34,512 |