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2003-012

Population growth rate slowed down to 1.06 percent
 

The National Capital Region, which covers the 12 cities and five municipalities, recorded a total population of 9,932,560 persons in the 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000). This was up by 478,520 persons as compared to 9,454,040 persons recorded in the 1995 Census of Population (POPCEN). For the period 1995 to 2000, the annual population growth rate for the National Capital Region was 1.06 percent, lower than that of the 1990 to 1995 period (3.30 percent). If the current annual population growth rate of the metropolitan area continues, the population is expected to double in 65 years.

The number of households increased to 2,132,989 as compared to 1,985,299 households in 1995. The average household size recorded in Census 2000 was 4.63 persons, slightly lower than the 1995 figure of 4.74 persons and the national average of five persons.

Median age was 24 years

National Capital Region had a median age of 24 years. This meant that in 2000, half of the population were below 24 years old. In 1995, the median age was 23 years.

Among the 12 cities and five municipalities, San Juan and Makati City had the highest median age with 26 and 25 years, respectively. Caloocan City, Valenzuela City, Las Piñas City, Navotas and Taguig had a median age of 23 years and other cities/municipalities with 24 years.

Sex ratio was recorded at 97

In Census 2000, the recorded sex ratio was 97 males for every 100 females. In 1995, the sex ratio was 95.

Dependency ratio was 53

The proportion of young dependents (0 to 14 years) was 31.9 percent, while the proportion of old dependents (65 years and over) accounted for 2.9 percent of the regional population. The proportion of economically active population (15 to 64 years) made up 65.2 percent of the total population.

The overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 53.38. This meant that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 53 dependents (49 young dependents and four old dependents).

Nine in ten were Roman Catholics

Majority (89.10 percent) of the population of the National Capital Region were Roman Catholics. Iglesia ni Cristo (2.89 percent) and Evangelicals (1.74 percent) followed.

About 98 percent were literate

The proportion of household population 10 years old and over in National Capital Region who were able to read and write a simple message was 98.14 percent. Males - (98.17 percent) literacy rate was almost the same as that of the females- (98.11 percent).

Average number of children ever-born was two

The average number of children ever-born in National Capital Region was two.

The city/municipality with the most number of women with eight or more children ever born was Navotas with 1.56 percent. Followed by Las Piñas City at 1.48 percent.

Most of the overseas workers were males

In 2000, there were 165,575 overseas workers as compared to 182,335 overseas workers in 1995 POPCEN. More than half (56.52 percent) of these overseas workers were males.

The population of overseas workers in 2000, had a median age of 34 years. This meant that half of the overseas workers were below 34 years old. Female's overseas workers had a median age of 29 years, younger than their male's counterparts (37 years).

Electricity, main source of lighting

Majority (92.67 percent) of the households used electricity for lighting, only 1.51 percent used kerosene or gaas and 1.74 percent, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The proportion of households using electricity as the main source of lighting was highest in Pateros (95.61 percent). In Novotas, 3.12 percent of the households still used kerosene or gaas.

One in two households depended on own use, faucet community water system for potable water

The main sources of water supply for drinking and/or cooking were own use, faucet, community water system (50.78 percent); shared, faucet community water system (24.29 percent); and shared, tubed/piped deep well (9.69 percent).

Majority of the households used liquefied petroleum gas for cooking

Majority of the households used liquefied petroleum gas (71.81 percent) as fuel for cooking; 17.69 percent used kerosene and 5.44 percent used electricity for cooking.

Households exclusively used water sealed, sewer/septic tank

The proportion of households with water sealed, sewer/septic tank, used exclusively was 67.84 percent. About 16 percent had water sealed sewer/septic tank shared with other households and 1.09 percent used closed pit. Households that did not have any toilet facility accounted for one percent.

Picked up by garbage truck was the usual manner of garbage disposal

Proper disposal of garbage leads to a good environment and good health. About 90 percent of the households in National Capital Region had their garbage picked up by garbage truck; 5.27 percent, through burning; and 3.06 percent, dumping in individual pit.

The proportion of households that had their garbage picked up by garbage truck was highest in San Juan and Marikina City at 98.76 percent and 98.63 percent, respectively. The lowest proportions were in Taguig (79.84 percent) and Caloocan City (78.43 percent). On the other hand, the proportion of households that had their garbage burned was highest in Caloocan City at 14.25 percent.

Three out of seven households owned/ amortized their housing units

About 48 percent of the households owned/amortized their houses. Those who occupied their housing units for free with consent of the owner comprised 11.17 percent while 32.21 percent rented their housing units.

 

 

 

(Sgd.) CARMELITA N. ERICTA
Administrator

 

Table 1. Total Population Distribution of Top Ten Cities/Municipalities: National Capital Region, 2000

City/MunicipalityTotal PopuationPercent
  National Capital Region  9,932,560100.00
     Quezon City2,173,83121.89
     Manila1,581,08215.92
     Caloocan City1,177,60411.86
     Pasig City505,0585.08
     Valenzuela City485,4334.89
     Las Piñas City472,7804.76
     Makati City471,3794.75
     Taguig467,3754.71
     Parañaque City449,8114.53
     Marikina City391,1703.94

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 2. Total Population by Age Group, Sex and Sex Ratio: National Capital Region, 2000

  Age Group  Total Population  MaleFemale  Sex Ratio
  National Capital Region  9,932,5604,877,8425,054,718    96.50
     Under 1   255,191   131,657   123,534  106.58
       1 to    4   956,161   490,125   466,036  105.17
       5 to    91,045,297   536,296   509,001  105.36
     10 to 14   914,010   461,142   452,868  101.83
     15 to 19   970,920   454,275   516,645    87.93
     20 to 241,090,487   506,550   583,937    86.75
     25 to 29   984,618   477,951   506,667    94.33
     30 to 34   865,349   430,622   434,727    99.06
     35 to 39   713,170   354,564   358,606    98.87
     40 to 44   607,853   303,085   304,768    99.45
     45 to 49   474,156   237,694   236,462  100.52
     50 to 54   367,402   183,817   183,585  100.13
     55 to 59   219,070   106,834   112,236   95.19
     60 to 64   182,938     84,971     97,967   86.73
     65 to 69   118,975     53,031     65,944   80.42
     70 to 74     78,102     33,439     44,663   74.87
     75 to 79     45,707     17,662     28,045   62.98
     80 and over     43,154     14,127     29,027   48.67

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 3. Household Population 10 Years Old and Over by Age Group, Literacy and Sex:  National Capital Region, 2000

Age GroupLiterateIlliterate
Both SexesMaleFemaleBoth SexesMaleFemale
  National Capital Region  7,482,7643,623,7353,859,029141,99367,48474,509
     10 - 14870,620439,198431,42239,73621,03518,701
     15 - 19947,027443,361503,66617,0068,2288,778
     20 - 241,069,374495,923573,45111,9675,9256,042
     25 - 29967,397468,608498,78910,2185,2954,923
     30 - 34848,753420,637428,1169,7745,1004,674
     35 - 39700,701347,984352,7178,5584,0854,473
     40 - 44595,807296,277299,5307,7463,6684,078
     45 - 49464,207231,996232,2117,1173,4933,624
     50 - 54358,676179,479179,1976,6872,9343,753
     55 - 59212,538103,842108,6965,3342,2183,116
     60 - 64177,01082,51094,5004,9451,9223,023
     65 - 69114,71251,59363,1193,5961,1502,446
     70 and over155,94262,32793,6159,3092,4316,878

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 4. Disabled Persons by Type of Disability and Sex: National Capital Region, 2000

DisabilityBoth SexesMaleFemale
  National Capital Region  109,23652,55456,682
     Low vision46,91019,95426,956
     Mental illness13,5846,7786,806
     Partial blindness7,2483,4323,816
     Mental retardation6,4593,6332,826
     Loss of one or both arms  6,0373,1592,878
     Quadriplegic4,9432,7852,158
     Others24,05512,81311,242

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 5. Average Number of Children Ever-Born to Ever-Married Women 15 to 49 Years Old by Age of Women and City/Municipality: National Capital Region, 2000

City/ MunicipalityAverage Number of ChildrenAge Group
15-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-49
Ever-Married Women
  15-49 Years Old  
1,741,58753,903229,289328,568343,714305,370268,936211,807
  National Capital Region  2.100.511.041.552.122.572.812.86
    Manila2.050.531.041.532.112.462.742.80
    Mandaluyong City2.100.511.051.602.102.542.782.81
    Marikina CIty2.190.551.061.552.152.582.972.99
    Pasig City2.140.501.081.552.092.572.902.93
    Quezon City2.080.551.081.542.102.552.752.81
    San Juan1.930.310.961.261.642.452.612.88
    Caloocan City2.190.481.031.632.242.722.982.97
    Malabon2.130.430.971.672.302.492.962.83
    Navotas2.180.521.141.832.412.772.612.93
    Valenzuela City2.030.660.961.522.122.582.712.82
    Las Piñas City2.180.471.011.622.202.682.862.96
    Makati City1.930.430.901.371.852.292.652.73
    Muntinlupa City2.100.421.021.532.062.632.772.83
    Parañaque City2.040.451.001.562.012.602.632.75
    Pasay City1.980.611.051.411.952.452.742.91
    Pateros2.390.641.261.722.432.723.023.32
    Taguig2.190.491.081.562.242.813.102.96

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 6. Ever-Married Women 15-49 Years Old by Age Group and City/Municipality: National Capital Region, 2000

City/ MunicipalityEver-Married Women 15-49 Years OldAge Group
15-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-49
  National Capital Region  1,741,58753,903229,289328,568343,714305,370268,936211,807
    Manila265,3629,76236,47548,11450,32845,23741,55933,887
    Mandaluyong City47,2711,2606,0789,1499,3658,5297,1555,735
    Marikina City66,3821,7457,72912,56513,06811,77910,7008,796
    Pasig City90,6082,37611,20117,34418,56915,80613,60311,709
    Quezon City381,33210,50149,44872,63677,02267,42158,52245,782
    San Juan18,8206632,0163,3193,5823,7313,1162,393
    Caloocan City210,6216,98528,06438,71341,88037,78732,58024,612
    Malabon60,0272,4108,23210,72211,42510,5209,3447,374
    Navotas42,3831,9026,2087,9678,1817,1616,0784,886
    Valenzuela City87,9942,84912,99917,28617,08115,08512,7049,990
    Las Piñas City80,5082,48210,22414,60416,00413,95912,81210,423
    Makati City84,9952,25410,32616,00816,64815,49013,83110,438
    Muntinlupa City66,1401,8338,29812,57212,70311,60310,7548,377
    Parañaque City80,0552,36210,27215,10415,81413,81412,8529,837
    Pasay City62,4472,0888,29413,10612,14610,4729,1337,208
    Pateros9,7851821,2311,7262,0731,7681,4881,317
    Taguig86,8572,24912,19417,63317,82515,20812,7059,043

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 7. Overseas Workers 10 Years Old and Over by Age Group and Sex: National Capital Region, 2000

Age GroupBoth SexesMaleFemale
  National Capital Region        165,575            93,577             71,998
    Below 20       25,395             8,909             16,486
    20 - 24       18,422             6,945             11,477
    25 - 29       21,194           11,599               9,595
    30 - 34       23,396           14,073               9,323
    35 - 39       20,703           13,796               6,907
    40 - 44       20,546           14,305               6,241
    45 years old and over         35,919           23,950             11,969

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 8. Language/Dialects Generally Spoken in the Households: National Capital Region, 2000

Language/ DialectTotal PopulationPercent
  National Capital Region           2,132,989          100.00
    Tagalog         2,012,285            94.34
    Ilocano              15,657              0.73
    Bisaya/Binisaya             13,234              0.62
    Bicol/Bikol             11,689              0.55
    Other local languages/dialects             71,293             3.34
    Other foreign languages/dialects                8,831             0.41

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 9. Household Population by Top Five Religious Affiliation and Sex: National Capital Region, 2000

Religious AffiliationBoth SexesMaleFemale
  National Capital Region          9,880,102        4,848,560     5,031,542
    Roman Catholic        8,803,072        4,323,010     4,480,062
    Iglesia ni Cristo           285,587           141,868        143,719
    Evangelicals           171,892            81,714          90,178
    Islam            58,859            29,652          29,207
    Other Protestant            48,827            23,354          25,473
    Others          348,636          166,855        181,781
    None              8,280             4,078           4,202
    Unknown          154,949            78,029         76,920

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 10. Households by Type of Fuel Used for Lighting and City/Municipality: National Capital Region, 2000

City/ MunicipalityTotal HouseholdsType of Fuel Used for Lighting
ElectricityKeroseneLPGOilOthers
  National Capital Region  2,132,9891,976,73932,30437,05192085,975
    Manila333,547304,8815,8564,7808017,950
    Mandaluyong CIty59,68255,537632752202,741
    Marikina City80,16075,680590778333,079
    Pasig City107,835100,7421,3121,263334,485
    Quezon City480,624446,2696,6219,84425117,639
    San Juan24,60522,826147236-1,396
    Caloocan City249,567231,5134,2043,66910910,072
    Malabon74,13768,2381,7391,845112,304
    Navotas49,45045,8881,545474111,532
    Valenzuela City106,38299,9981,0601,142214,161
    Las Piñas City97,96290,2901,2832,511313,847
    Makati City103,98197,3251,1901,914443,508
    Muntinlupa City78,01671,3571,2862,291832,999
    Parañaque City94,10986,9531,8651,997413,253
    Pasay City78,18072,2781,2171,620333,032
    Pateros12,02911,50112849-351
    Taguig102,72395,4631,6291,8861193,626

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 11. Households by Usual Manner of Garbage Disposal and City/Municipality: National Capital Region, 2000

City/ MunicipalityTotal HouseholdsUsual Manner of Garbage Disposal
Picked-Up by Garbage TruckDumping in Individual PitBurningCompostingBuryingFeeding to AnimalsOthers
  National Capital Region  2,132,9891,910,13965,181112,3808,64611,6777,8397,127
    Manila333,547318,4445,0081,5686127321,1126,071
    Mandaluyong City59,68257,9401,17627894298283
    Marikina City80,16079,0646271912018474-
    Pasig City107,835102,7071,1162,95020044933479
    Quezon City480,624443,49113,01516,5442,7221,8321,1201,900
    San Juan24,60524,301993624118846
    Caloocan City249,567195,74010,70335,5601,0382,6651,4342,427
    Malabon74,13765,9564,9232,308263193253241
    Navotas49,45042,7592,6981,0395915131301,720
    Valenzuela City106,38285,2175,58212,8154771,190408693
    Las Piñas City97,96288,4883,3534,447222562667223
    Makati City103,98196,6202,5203,533500354297157
    Muntinlupa City78,01664,5924,0447,674547770175214
    Parañaque City94,10979,8374,4047,916303545260844
    Pasay City78,18072,0522,4809171836423721,534
    Pateros12,02910,91928274151121212
    Taguig102,72382,0123,15113,8637999941,021883

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

Table 12. Households by Main Source of Water Supply for Drinking and/or Cooking and City/Municipality:
National Capital Region, 2000

City/ MunicipalityTotal HouseholdsMain Source of Water Supply for Drinking and/or Cooking
Own Use, Faucet, Community Water SystemShared Faucet, Community Water SystemOwn Use Tubed/ Piped Deep WellShared, Tubed/ Piped Deep WellTubed/ Piped Shallow WellDug WellSpring, Lake, River, Rain, etc.PeddlerBottled WaterOthers
  National Capital
      Region  
2,132,9891,083,072518,09184,776206,70913,05713,0493,629135,20527,60347,798
    Manila333,547210,14291,3263,8995,5217124387079,3941,8239,585
    Mandaluyong59,68231,80919,6822,2743,4526416422622631962
    Marikina City80,16049,88417,1611,7754,18236272203,7776772,250
    Pasig City107,83562,40725,2192,6242,2561,157211-10,5651,0432,353
    Quezon City480,624264,477114,73017,17355,8063,0124,8384536,2843,41410,437
    San Juan24,60518,1515,6976841-2436142107339
    Caloocan City249,567111,24758,61812,13634,6462,6402,51242919,5142,2415,584
    Malabon74,13742,10926,9751,2761,5949912451875541,286
    Navotas49,45022,38119,4894881,45155550123,8601061,058
    Valenzuela City106,38243,68420,5043,73711,97697860821120,2909233,471
    Las Piñas City97,96236,65012,9859,38416,8051,14481921113,6543,9602,350
    Makati City103,98165,14826,7421,5624,26713579552,8021,9991,192
    Muntinlupa City78,01621,71914,30911,78721,2287024711784,2931,9841,345
    Parañaque City94,10933,22614,3225,48310,27170472463421,3985,3641,983
    Pasay City78,18044,48726,7281,3301,898751884641,0256891,296
    Pateros12,0297,0493,49790458-13-298522102
    Taguig102,72318,50220,1079,69030,8571,2181,32615217,1001,5662,205

Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

 

 

TECHNICAL NOTES

Average Household Size - average number of people who live in the household

Growth Rate - the rate at which the population is increasing (or decreasing) in a given year due to natural increase and net migration, expressed as a percentage of the base population

Median Age - the age at which exactly half of the population is young and half is old

Sex Ratio - the ratio of males to females in a given population expressed as the number of males per 100 females

Age-Dependency Ratio - the ratio of persons in the "dependent" ages (under 15 years and over 64 years) to those in the "economically productive" ages (15 to 64 years old) in the population

Household - a social unit consisting of a person or a group of persons who sleep in the same housing unit and have common arrangements in the preparation and consumption of food

Literacy Rate - the proportion of literates to the total population in a given group

The 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000) was undertaken by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in May 2000, as mandated by Commonwealth Act No. 591, Batas Pambansa Blg. 72 and Executive Order No. 121. It was the 11th census of population and 5th census of housing undertaken in this country since the first census in 1903. It was designed to take an inventory of the total population and housing units all over the Philippines and to collect information about their characteristics. Census day for the Census 2000 was May 1, 2000 (12:01 a.m.). Enumeration started on May 1, 2000 and lasted for about 30 days.

 

 

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