In 2017, there were 219 thousand immigrants in the Philippines, reflecting an increase from the reported figures in 2015. Majority of the immigrants and expats in the Philippines were from the United States, China, and South Korea.
Number of immigrants in the Philippines from 2005 to 2017
(in 1,000s)
The estimated number of international immigrants, in the middle of the indicated year; generally represents the number of persons born in a country other than where they live. When data on the place of birth are unavailable, the number of non-citizens is used as a proxy for the number of international immigrants. The foreign population includes refugees, some of whom may not be foreign-born.
No information on missing years where provided by the source.
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UNESCAP. (January 30, 2018). Number of immigrants in the Philippines from 2005 to 2017 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/698033/philippines-number-of-immigrants/
UNESCAP. "Number of immigrants in the Philippines from 2005 to 2017 (in 1,000s)." Chart. January 30, 2018. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/698033/philippines-number-of-immigrants/
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UNESCAP. "Number of Immigrants in The Philippines from 2005 to 2017 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jan 2018, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/698033/philippines-number-of-immigrants/
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Number of immigrants in the Philippines from 2005 to 2017 (in 1,000s) [Graph], UNESCAP, January 30, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/698033/philippines-number-of-immigrants/
