This is a list of the Philippines' provinces sorted by population, based on the population census of May 1, 2000 conducted by the Philippines' National Statistics Office.
The list includes newly-created provinces, created after the census date, with their population segregated from their mother province. It includes population of highly urbanized cities, which are administratively independent of the province.
List of Philippine provinces by population
Figures do not add up to total as population in disputed areas are added up to the next higher subdivision.
2000 Census
Showing provinces existing at the time of census. Figures do not add up to total as population in disputed areas are added up to the next higher subdivision.