Cebu City's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,081,840. In 1950, the population of Cebu City was 178,256. Cebu City has grown by 20,220 in the last year, which represents a 1.9% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Cebu City, which typically includes Cebu City's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 15,531,900 | 1.98% |
| Quezon City | 2,936,116 | 1.01% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Antipolo | 1,011,440 | 2.18% |
| Dasmarinas | 857,393 | 2.18% |
| Bacoor | 791,335 | 2.21% |
| Bacolod | 688,253 | 2.02% |
| San Jose del Monte | 669,390 | 1.89% |
| Imus | 659,041 | 2.77% |
| Angeles City | 616,440 | 2.54% |
| Calamba | 608,350 | 2.25% |
| Calamba | 608,350 | 2.25% |
| Santa Rosa | 518,486 | 2.49% |
| Santa Rosa | 518,486 | 2.49% |
| General Trias | 487,148 | 2.63% |
| Cabuyao | 452,511 | 2.49% |
| Binan | 450,151 | 2.28% |
| Lipa City | 447,875 | 2.27% |
| Mandaue City | 442,343 | 2.01% |
| Butuan | 407,731 | 1.99% |
| San Pedro | 403,950 | 2.05% |
| San Pedro | 403,950 | 2.05% |
| Iligan | 399,664 | 1.89% |
| Cotabato | 368,701 | 2.03% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |
| San Fernando | 363,201 | 1.93% |