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PH population to reach 110.8 million by 2021: POPCOM

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/news/10/16/20201015-bus-commuters-md-25.jpg"/><figcaption>Commuters head to relocated bus loading and unloading areas along Agham Road in Quezon City on October 15, 2020. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News​</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATE)</strong> - The Philippine population is estimated to reach 110.8 million at the onset of 2021, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) said Wednesday.</p><p>This is an increase from 109.4 million from the onset of 2020. </p><p>POPCOM also projected a 1.31 percent growth rate for 2021, slower than the 1.68 percent growth rate tallied for 2016. </p><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, POPCOM Director Undersecretary Juan Perez said the slower growth rate is attributed to the slower growth rate observed since 2012, when the Philippines last tallied a faster growth rate. </p><p>This, he said may be attributed to the preference of couples to have smaller families, catching on with a worldwide phenomenon. </p><p>&quot;Women are opting for lower fertility, and smaller families. So that’s not just a Filipino trend and the Philippines was rather late in catching up so we’re latecomers to the international phenomenons,&quot; Perez said. </p><p>While noting a slower growth rate, POPCOM said the population may swell at 111.1 million, reiterating the possibility of increase in unplanned pregnancies brought about by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions such as lockdowns. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/25/20/population-agency-to-couples-exercise-responsible-parenthood-during-coronavirus-crisis">Population agency to couples: Exercise responsible parenthood during coronavirus crisis</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/28/20/doh-to-couples-practice-responsible-sex-during-pandemic-avail-of-free-contraceptives-if-you-must">DOH to couples: Practice responsible sex during pandemic, avail of free contraceptives if you must</a></li></ul><p>Perez said the number of lockdown babies may peak &quot;in the next six months&quot; but maintained that the lockdown boom may only be a &quot;year-long phenomenon&quot; as talks for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine continue. </p><p>POPCOM also said senior citizens in the country &quot;will exceed 10 million for the first time&quot; and may make it challenging for health services. </p><p>By 2021, the working age group will reach 71.2 million people - comprising of 64.15 percent of the entire Philippine population. </p><p>Perez reminded Filipinos, particularly small families, to utilize their family planning services. </p><div><strong>-- With reports from April Rafales, ABS-CBN News </strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JuODq2PbTnw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><div class="iwantbar"> </div>

<p>The Philippine population is estimated to reach 110.8 million at the onset of 2021, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) said Wednesday.</p>

The Philippine population is estimated to reach 110.8 million at the onset of 2021, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) said Wednesday.