Quezon City's 2025 population is now estimated at 3,318,641. In 2000, the population of Quezon City was 2,173,831. Quezon City has grown by 382,525 in the last year, which represents a 1.23% annual change.
Quezon City is located in the Philippines. It is the most populous city in the country, with a population of over 2.9 million according to the last national census. Quezon City was designated as a city in 1939. Just 40 years later, it was designated as a Highly Urbanized City. It once served as the capital city from the 1940s through the 1970s but no longer holds that designation. Quezon City has over one million more inhabitants than the national capital, Manila.
The city has an area of almost 64 square miles (165.33 kilometers squared). This means that the population density is approximately 46,000 people per square mile ( 17,759 residents per square kilometer).
The majority of inhabitants in Quezon City are Roman Catholic. About 90% of residents follow this religion. There are also other religions practiced throughout the city, including but not limited to Protestant and Islamic faiths. Almost one-quarter of Metro Manila’s population lives within Quezon City. The city is very culturally diverse.
The national language is Filipino, but many people throughout Quezon City speak English, particularly those in the trade, government, education and media industries.
The city has a recent annual growth rate of over 2%. The population has grown significantly since the city’s incorporation and is only expected to grow more through the years, with projections putting the population over 3 million by the year 2020 and reaching 4 million between 2025 and 2030.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | 15,230,600 | |
| Caloocan City | 1,500,000 | |
| Budta | 1,273,715 | |
| Davao | 1,212,504 | |
| Malingao | 1,121,974 | |
| Cebu City | 1,061,620 | |
| Antipolo | 989,859 | |
| Antipolo | 989,859 | |
| Antipolo | 989,859 | |
| Dasmarinas | 839,131 | |
| Bacoor | 774,229 | |
| General Santos | 679,588 | |
| Bacolod | 674,633 | |
| San Jose del Monte | 656,972 | |
| Taguig | 644,473 | |
| Imus | 641,269 | |
| Pasig City | 617,301 | |
| Angeles City | 601,140 | |
| Calamba | 594,958 | |
| Calamba | 594,958 | |
| Las Pinas | 590,000 | |
| Makati City | 510,383 | |
| Santa Rosa | 505,897 | |
| Santa Rosa | 505,897 | |
| General Trias | 474,639 | |
| Zamboanga | 457,623 | |
| Bacolod City | 454,898 | |
| Mansilingan | 454,150 | |
| Cagayan de Oro | 445,103 | |
| Cabuyao | 441,523 | |
| Binan | 440,132 | |
| Lipa City | 437,942 | |
| Mandaue City | 433,637 | |
| Pasay | 416,522 | |
| Butuan | 399,791 | |
| San Pedro | 395,834 | |
| San Pedro | 395,834 | |
| Iligan | 392,246 | |
| Iloilo | 387,681 | |
| Cotabato | 361,357 | |
| San Fernando | 356,321 | |
| San Fernando | 356,321 | |
| San Fernando | 356,321 | |
| San Fernando | 356,321 | |
| San Fernando | 356,321 | |
| Lapu-Lapu City | 350,467 | |
| Iligan City | 312,323 | |
| Mandaluyong City | 305,576 | |
| Santol | 298,976 | |
| Cainta | 283,172 | |
| Baguio | 272,714 | |
| Mantampay | 265,032 | |
| Libertad | 250,353 | |
| Navotas | 249,463 | |
| Tacloban | 242,089 | |
| Batangas | 237,370 | |
| Magugpo Poblacion | 233,254 | |
| Taytay | 231,460 | |
| Lucena | 228,758 | |
| Puerto Princesa | 222,673 | |
| Olongapo | 221,178 | |
| Cabanatuan City | 220,250 | |
| Binangonan | 219,204 | |
| San Pablo | 207,577 | |
| Malolos | 198,748 | |
| Ormoc | 191,200 | |
| Panalanoy | 189,090 | |
| Mabalacat City | 188,050 | |
| Pagadian | 186,852 | |
| Meycauayan | 184,839 | |
| Tarlac City | 183,930 | |
| Legaspi | 179,481 | |
| Naga | 174,931 | |
| Dagupan | 171,271 | |
| Toledo | 156,916 | |
| Guyong | 155,391 | |
| Bago City | 150,250 | |
| Marawi City | 143,627 | |
| Kabankalan | 136,483 | |
| Baliuag | 135,679 | |
| Rodriguez | 134,432 | |
| San Mateo | 134,327 | |
| Talisay | 133,148 | |
| Muricay | 132,094 | |
| Bulaon | 131,818 | |
| Cadiz | 129,053 | |
| Koronadal | 125,502 | |
| Hagonoy | 123,531 | |
| San Juan | 121,430 | |
| Silang | 119,475 | |
| San Jose | 118,807 | |
| Digos | 116,122 | |
| Cavite City | 115,932 | |
| Tuguegarao | 115,105 | |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | |
| Santiago | 108,414 | |
| Santa Cruz | 108,145 | |
| Mati | 105,908 | |
| Tanza | 105,510 | |
| Roxas City | 102,688 | |
| Laoag | 102,105 | |
| Pulong Santa Cruz | 101,914 | |
| Urdaneta | 101,037 | |
| Jolo | 101,002 | |
| Bocaue | 98,649 | |
| Los Banos | 95,750 | |
| Iriga City | 94,846 | |
| Dipolog | 93,549 | |
| Ozamiz City | 93,082 | |
| Calumpit | 91,815 | |
| Mangaldan | 88,818 | |
| Arayat | 87,987 | |
| Surigao | 87,832 | |
| Angono | 87,199 | |
| Victorias | 86,510 | |
| Tagbilaran City | 86,411 | |
| Panabo | 84,749 | |
| Mariveles | 84,567 | |
| Binonga | 83,980 | |
| NIA Valencia | 83,591 | |
| Marilao | 83,276 | |
| Sorsogon | 82,730 | |
| Kidapawan | 79,652 | |
| Norzagaray | 79,508 | |
| Gapan | 79,064 | |
| Daet | 78,142 | |
| Apalit | 77,418 | |
| Pulilan | 77,186 | |
| Polangui | 77,122 | |
| Guiguinto | 76,613 | |
| Kawit | 73,210 | |
| Balanga | 72,954 | |
| Ilagan | 72,363 | |
| Sagay | 72,153 | |
| Capas | 72,070 | |
| Solana | 71,475 | |
| Bulacan | 71,274 | |
| Tagaytay | 71,181 | |
| Plaridel | 70,781 | |
| Mariano | 70,516 | |
| Danao | 70,270 | |
| Magalang | 68,988 | |
| Libon | 68,846 | |
| Tanauan | 68,456 | |
| Catbalogan | 68,081 | |
| Calbayog City | 67,921 | |
| Subic | 67,664 | |
| Bislig | 67,567 | |
| City of Isabela | 67,336 | |
| Dinalupihan | 66,670 | |
| Calapan | 66,008 | |
| San Ildefonso | 65,669 | |
| San Miguel | 65,661 | |
| Bais | 65,594 | |
| Talisay | 65,265 | |
| Talavera | 64,610 | |
| Concepcion | 64,402 | |
| Polomolok | 63,987 | |
| Nasugbu | 62,857 | |
| Tinongan | 62,146 | |
| Minglanilla | 62,058 | |
| Malaybalay | 61,524 | |
| Candelaria | 60,881 | |
| Ualog | 60,548 | |
| Tanay | 59,950 | |
| Obando | 59,929 | |
| Balagtas | 59,826 | |
| Manaoag | 59,115 | |
| Banga | 58,855 | |
| Tabaco | 57,860 | |
| Santo Tomas | 57,438 | |
| Kalibo (poblacion) | 56,845 | |
| Lingayen | 56,580 | |
| Carmona | 55,887 | |
| Lubao | 55,645 | |
| Naic | 55,195 | |
| Tacurong | 54,648 | |
| Batac City | 53,542 | |
| Patuto | 52,883 | |
| Limay | 52,824 | |
| Malungun | 52,248 | |
| Monkayo | 51,393 | |
| Dapitan | 50,514 | |
| Balayan | 50,115 | |
| Cabiao | 49,980 | |
| Morong | 49,589 | |
| Liloan | 49,198 | |
| Port Area | 48,684 | |
| Consolacion | 48,638 | |
| Vigan | 48,545 | |
| Paniqui | 48,261 | |
| Bayombong | 48,199 | |
| Masbate | 47,490 | |
| Catarman | 47,449 | |
| Candaba | 47,326 | |
| Santa Ana | 47,158 | |
| Orion | 46,991 | |
| Bagong Pagasa | 46,365 | |
| Bugo | 45,787 | |
| Sariaya | 44,977 | |
| Parang | 44,930 | |
| Orani | 44,877 | |
| Canlaon | 44,851 | |
| Binmaley | 44,026 | |
| Mexico | 43,694 | |
| Samal | 43,526 | |
| Pinamalayan | 43,521 | |
| Alabel | 43,312 | |
| Passi | 42,794 | |
| Recodo | 42,788 | |
| Compostela | 42,563 | |
| Bustos | 42,139 | |
| Paombong | 41,384 | |
| Masantol | 41,278 | |
| La Trinidad | 41,258 | |
| Angat | 41,235 | |
| Indang | 41,159 | |
| La Carlota | 41,157 | |
| Malita | 41,114 | |
| Gerona | 40,914 | |
| Pagbilao | 40,818 | |
| Carcar | 40,739 | |
| Bayugan | 40,561 | |
| Mamatid | 40,271 | |
| Taal | 39,745 | |
| Jaen | 39,700 | |
| Camiling | 39,655 | |
| Hinigaran | 39,636 | |
| Banaybanay | 39,452 | |
| San Pascual | 39,395 | |
| Pantubig | 39,285 | |
| Oroquieta | 39,279 | |
| Escalante | 39,177 | |
| Tanjay | 39,151 | |
| Papaya | 38,640 | |
| Binalbagan | 38,587 | |
| Sablayan | 38,383 | |
| Calaca | 37,443 | |
| Tayabas | 37,330 | |
| Del Pilar | 37,329 | |
| Noveleta | 37,299 | |
| Munoz | 37,141 | |
| Calauan | 36,580 | |
| Ramon | 36,307 | |
| Solano | 36,222 | |
| Bongabon | 36,168 | |
| Bayawan | 36,063 | |
| Tagudin | 35,791 | |
| San Jose | 35,768 | |
| Abucay | 35,508 | |
| Pandi | 34,927 | |
| San Leonardo | 34,743 | |
| Teresa | 34,716 | |
| Pila | 34,383 | |
| Manapla | 34,312 | |
| San Nicolas | 34,237 | |
| San Antonio | 34,217 | |
| Aliaga | 34,020 | |
| Pandan | 34,000 | |
| Maramag | 33,844 | |
| Hermosa | 33,714 | |
| Malilipot | 33,593 | |
| Bauan | 33,560 | |
| Bay | 33,547 | |
| San Luis | 33,467 | |
| Aparri | 33,230 | |
| Midsayap | 32,932 | |
| General Tinio | 32,875 | |
| Mauban | 32,739 | |
| Jagna | 32,566 | |
| Guimba | 32,306 | |
| Kabacan | 31,769 | |
| Isulan | 31,717 | |
| Alaminos | 31,427 | |
| Maluso | 31,374 | |
| Cabadbaran | 31,114 | |
| Surallah | 31,089 | |
| Pagalungan | 31,052 | |
| Lucban | 30,992 | |
| Paraiso | 30,494 | |
| Pililla | 30,408 | |
| Tagoloan | 30,390 | |
| Lumbang | 30,269 | |
| Cardona | 30,222 | |
| Buhi | 30,126 | |
| Malvar | 29,880 | |
| Aringay | 29,825 | |
| Samal | 29,729 | |
| Tangub | 29,721 | |
| Atimonan | 29,356 | |
| Cordova | 29,289 | |
| San Simon | 29,049 | |
| Tandag | 29,011 | |
| Agoo | 28,972 | |
| Bah-Bah | 28,643 | |
| Pandacaqui | 28,603 | |
| Naga | 28,571 | |
| Bulan | 28,529 | |
| Itogon | 28,407 | |
| Narra | 28,342 | |
| Burgos | 28,178 | |
| Sibulan | 28,079 | |
| Masinloc | 28,041 | |
| Buluan | 28,025 | |
| Santa Maria | 28,002 | |
| Penaranda | 27,465 | |
| Pulupandan | 27,363 | |
| Castillejos | 27,301 | |
| Lupon | 27,247 | |
| Quezon | 27,212 | |
| Manolo Fortich | 27,064 | |
| Tabuk | 27,048 | |
| Iba | 26,935 | |
| Paete | 26,855 | |
| Catanauan | 26,804 | |
| Calabanga | 26,798 | |
| Bongao | 26,518 | |
| Santa Catalina | 26,457 | |
| Santa Cruz | 26,429 | |
| San Antonio | 26,247 | |
| Rizal | 26,201 | |
| Telabastagan | 25,935 | |
| Maao | 25,837 | |
| La Paz | 25,801 | |
| Lopez | 25,752 | |
| Nabua | 25,687 | |
| Concepcion Ibaba | 25,628 | |
| Cabagan | 25,304 | |
| Himamaylan | 25,089 | |
| Talisay | 24,969 | |
| Baggabag B | 24,967 | |
| Alicia | 24,732 | |
| Manibaug Pasig | 24,618 | |
| Nagcarlan | 24,560 | |
| Victoria | 24,456 | |
| La Castellana | 24,407 | |
| Pio | 24,345 | |
| Calasiao | 24,276 | |
| Glan | 24,256 | |
| Sipalay | 24,029 | |
| Mamburao | 23,892 | |
| Palayan City | 23,742 | |
| Bogo | 23,562 | |
| Asia | 23,546 | |
| Quiapo | 23,138 | |
| Pinamungahan | 23,068 | |
| Mansalay | 23,044 | |
| Botolan | 22,994 | |
| Maragondon | 22,973 | |
| Guihulngan | 22,931 | |
| Bambang | 22,831 | |
| Apas | 22,566 | |
| Gumaca | 22,496 | |
| Bignay Uno | 22,401 | |
| Balamban | 22,283 | |
| Mendez-Nunez | 22,081 | |
| Guiset East | 21,994 | |
| Loma de Gato | 21,990 | |
| Malanday | 21,901 | |
| Cogan | 21,898 | |
| Sebu | 21,767 | |
| Porac | 21,660 | |
| Cuenca | 21,558 | |
| Bansalan | 21,391 | |
| Jose Panganiban | 21,236 | |
| Sexmoan | 21,124 | |
| Molave | 21,088 | |
| Goa | 20,936 | |
| Calauag | 20,837 | |
| Irosin | 20,716 | |
| New Corella | 20,574 | |
| Don Carlos | 20,468 | |
| Taloc | 20,409 | |
| Manay | 20,336 | |
| Baras | 20,250 | |
| Sampaloc | 20,157 | |
| Ternate | 20,049 | |
| Pacol | 19,839 | |
| Pangil | 19,726 | |
| Suay | 19,672 | |
| Baao | 19,612 | |
| San Francisco | 19,570 | |
| Malabanban Norte | 19,471 | |
| Malapatan | 19,439 | |
| Laur | 19,206 | |
| Ipil | 19,195 | |
| Saravia | 19,060 | |
| Bantayan | 18,984 | |
| Sumag | 18,752 | |
| Compostela | 18,727 | |
| San Marcelino | 18,721 | |
| San Mariano | 18,668 | |
| Buenavista | 18,668 | |
| San Miguel | 18,582 | |
| San Francisco | 18,542 | |
| Quezon | 18,451 | |
| General Mamerto Natividad | 18,393 | |
| Maasin | 18,313 | |
| Veruela | 18,114 | |
| Labo | 18,105 | |
| Wao | 17,845 | |
| Pilar | 17,831 | |
| Laguilayan | 17,764 | |
| Danao | 17,716 | |
| Baybay | 17,668 | |
| Palo | 17,534 | |
| Carigara | 17,495 | |
| Murcia | 17,448 | |
| Maganoy | 17,394 | |
| Sitangkai | 17,200 | |
| Mahayag | 17,144 | |
| Bauang | 17,109 | |
| Mercedes | 16,991 | |
| Bato | 16,939 | |
| Tiwi | 16,826 | |
| Santa Maria | 16,758 | |
| Laoang | 16,725 | |
| Nabunturan | 16,671 | |
| Roxas | 16,618 | |
| Amadeo | 16,618 | |
| Magsaysay | 16,592 | |
| Tanauan | 16,567 | |
| Cabayangan | 16,539 | |
| Tupi | 16,518 | |
| Borongan | 16,484 | |
| Jasaan | 16,435 | |
| Jalajala | 16,400 | |
| Loboc | 16,312 | |
| San Mateo | 16,233 | |
| Aurora | 16,178 | |
| Morong | 16,117 | |
| San Vicente | 16,116 | |
| Calatagan | 16,110 | |
| Trento | 15,916 | |
| Isabela | 15,897 | |
| Mankayan | 15,886 | |
| Bayambang | 15,859 | |
| San Narciso | 15,636 | |
| Abuyog | 15,632 | |
| Calumpang | 15,589 | |
| Talacogon | 15,581 | |
| Diadi | 15,567 | |
| Boroon | 15,490 | |
| Bunawan | 15,471 | |
| Santa Barbara | 15,445 | |
| Santa Cruz | 15,408 | |
| Romblon | 15,316 | |
| Tagas | 15,292 | |
| Lilio | 15,246 | |
| Roxas | 15,242 | |
| Magarao | 15,205 | |
| Dologon | 15,128 | |
| Domalanoan | 15,108 | |
| Virac | 15,079 | |
| Ramos | 15,066 | |
| Babo-Pangulo | 15,066 | |
| Pikit | 14,998 | |
| Poblacion, San Felipe | 14,981 | |
| Guiljungan | 14,876 | |
| Lusacan | 14,870 | |
| New Visayas | 14,758 | |
| Agusan | 14,756 | |
| Lalig | 14,729 | |
| Sangali | 14,727 | |
| Santa Elena | 14,641 | |
| Buayan | 14,607 | |
| Margosatubig | 14,605 | |
| Kansipati | 14,552 | |
| Bigaa | 14,510 | |
| Kalilangan | 14,456 | |
| Eustaquio Lopez | 14,408 | |
| Oton | 14,395 | |
| Roxas | 14,335 | |
| Burauen | 14,268 | |
| Dalipuga | 14,242 | |
| Bacacay | 14,109 | |
| Gubat | 13,999 | |
| Bulihan | 13,979 | |
| Dalican | 13,918 | |
| Ocana | 13,898 | |
| Makilala | 13,829 | |
| Manggahan | 13,825 | |
| Bansud | 13,758 | |
| Casisang | 13,722 | |
| Bula | 13,694 | |
| Maranding | 13,694 | |
| Magapit, Aguiguican | 13,659 | |
| Nibaliw Central | 13,631 | |
| Lianga | 13,623 | |
| Vinzons | 13,617 | |
| Pagsangahan | 13,573 | |
| Minalin | 13,527 | |
| Daanbantayan | 13,439 | |
| Pio Duran | 13,249 | |
| Tucuran | 13,148 | |
| Villasis | 13,122 | |
| Payocpoc Sur | 13,107 | |
| Rosales | 13,105 | |
| Lutayan | 13,080 | |
| Codcod | 13,026 | |
| Toboso | 13,006 | |
| Labuan | 12,949 | |
| Sipocot | 12,916 | |
| Janiuay | 12,896 | |
| Malandag | 12,867 | |
| Kalamansig | 12,821 | |
| Norala | 12,750 | |
| Urbiztondo | 12,734 | |
| Tigbauan | 12,659 | |
| Caburan | 12,618 | |
| Siasi | 12,566 | |
| South Upi | 12,538 | |
| Maco | 12,520 | |
| Tigaon | 12,509 | |
| Guihing Proper | 12,466 | |
| Barra | 12,442 | |
| San Mariano | 12,441 | |
| Mabitac | 12,398 | |
| Mangatarem | 12,392 | |
| Amungan | 12,357 | |
| Buluangan | 12,249 | |
| General Emilio Aguinaldo | 12,244 | |
| Naval | 12,217 | |
| Palompon | 12,087 | |
| Biao | 12,043 | |
| Bugallon | 12,033 | |
| Bulalacao | 12,027 | |
| Sibonga | 11,993 | |
| Nattapian | 11,867 | |
| Aguisan | 11,798 | |
| Pamplona | 11,772 | |
| Baculongan | 11,742 | |
| Medellin | 11,741 | |
| Cambanugoy | 11,693 | |
| Libog | 11,692 | |
| Quezon | 11,681 | |
| Barotac Nuevo | 11,641 | |
| Tayug | 11,611 | |
| Lun Pequeno | 11,541 | |
| Trapiche | 11,539 | |
| Manukan | 11,523 | |
| Santa Ignacia | 11,477 | |
| Calintaan | 11,476 | |
| Titay | 11,468 | |
| Malaya | 11,442 | |
| Padada | 11,439 | |
| Pigcawayan | 11,420 | |
| Majayjay | 11,412 | |
| Sapang | 11,373 | |
| Bilog-Bilog | 11,342 | |
| Luna | 11,312 | |
| Tibigan | 11,262 | |
| Candon | 11,236 | |
| Magapit | 11,235 | |
| Talibon | 11,209 | |
| Mapandan | 11,165 | |
| Caminauit | 11,161 | |
| Lourdes | 11,155 | |
| Guadalupe | 11,121 | |
| San Narciso | 11,118 | |
| Tuyum | 11,117 | |
| Bulog | 11,103 | |
| Bangar | 11,068 | |
| Guadalupe | 11,053 | |
| Estancia | 11,050 | |
| Guiuan | 11,041 | |
| Del Monte | 11,035 | |
| Carranglan | 11,017 | |
| Lambayong | 11,009 | |
| Lupao | 11,000 | |
| Damilag | 11,000 | |
| Quisao | 10,989 | |
| Kiamba | 10,979 | |
| Tubod | 10,975 | |
| Perrelos | 10,971 | |
| Buanoy | 10,955 | |
| Suyo | 10,943 | |
| President Roxas | 10,879 | |
| Halapitan | 10,870 | |
| Pambujan | 10,812 | |
| Labangan | 10,780 | |
| Pulo | 10,776 | |
| Cabinuangan | 10,776 | |
| Dao | 10,743 | |
| Astorga | 10,712 | |
| Pakil | 10,693 | |
| Tagbina | 10,672 | |
| Masalukot Uno | 10,667 | |
| Katipunan | 10,637 | |
| Halayhay | 10,630 | |
| Claveria | 10,618 | |
| Baloc | 10,566 | |
| Pasacao | 10,531 | |
| San Jacinto | 10,529 | |
| Panacan | 10,526 | |
| Alaminos | 10,488 | |
| Placer | 10,443 | |
| Bontoc | 10,440 | |
| Tantangan | 10,337 | |
| Tinambac | 10,299 | |
| Ligao | 10,295 | |
| Rajal Norte | 10,281 | |
| Siquijor | 10,259 | |
| Carmen | 10,250 | |
| Pototan | 10,195 | |
| Vallehermoso | 10,179 | |
| Cagsiay | 10,173 | |
| Dulag | 10,151 | |
| Montevista | 10,147 | |
| Pasil | 10,109 | |
| Baganga | 10,106 | |
| Bantay | 10,091 | |
| Victoria | 10,088 | |
| Mambajao | 10,058 | |
| Hinatuan | 10,055 | |
| Anuling | 10,039 |