Here's a breakdown of Filipino voters by age, region, and sex for the 2025 polls
With only a few days to go before the 2025 midterm elections, voters are carefully deliberating on which politicians to support in their bid for a seat in the government.
The country has more than 68 million registered voters as of January 2025. Understanding who they are is critical for political parties, candidates, and institutions aiming to connect with a changing electorate.
Below, we break down the Philippine voting population across key categories: region, age groups, and sex.
According to data shared by the Commission on Elections, a total of 68,431,965 registered voters can take part in the upcoming polls.
From this number, Region IV‑A has the most number of voters at 9,714,079. Comprising five provinces—Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, it is considered the most populous region in the Philippines.
Coming in close are Region III (Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales) at 7,699,404 and the National Capital Region at 7,563,520.
NCR consists of 16 highly urbanized cities: Manila—the capital city—Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, along with one independent municipality, Pateros.
Out of all the regions, Cordillera Administrative Region sits at the lowest with 1,105,063 voters. It is comprised of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province.
As for sex, there are more female voters than their male counterparts overall at 34,877,106. This is 1,322,247 higher than the male population at 33,554,859.
As with previous years, millennials, or those who were born from 1981 to 1996, still make up the greatest number of voters for the upcoming elections.
PhilSTAR L!fe analyzed the data and found that voters between the ages of 29 and 44 sit at 23,087,980. This accounts for 33.7% of the voting-age population.
This is followed by Generation Z, or those who were born around 1997 to 2012, as there is a total of 18,324,381 voters aged 18 to 28 years old. This is 26.8% of the voting-age population.
Next is the Generation X, or those born between 1965 and 1980. There are 15,545,858 voters who are at the 45 to 59 year old range, accounting for 22.7% of the population.
The demographic with the least number of voters are the Boomers, with 11,473,746 individuals aged 60 years old and above. This is 16.8% of the voting-age population.
Do sex and age of voters influence elections?
According to a study focusing on factors that influence voting decisions, researchers determined that gender can "significantly influence individuals’ voting decisions, with distinct patterns observed between men and women."
They noted how women are often inclined to vote for candidates who prioritize issues such as healthcare, education, social welfare, and gender equality, whereas men give more importance to national security, economic growth, and traditional values.
"It is important to note that the gender gap in voting behavior is not uniform across countries and contexts, and variations exist within gender groups," the study clarified.
Age is another factor that was highlighted, noting that younger voters, typically those in their late teens to early thirties, tend to support more "progressive" candidates and prioritize issues such as climate change, social justice, and generational concerns.
Older voters, on the other hand, lean towards "conservative" leaders and give more importance to economic stability, security, and maintaining traditional values.
Unlike the youth who are "more open to social change and less tied to traditional institutions and values," the older voters are "more resistant to rapid social change."
The midterm elections are set to take place on May 12, with a total of 18,320 national and local positions to be voted for. Overseas Filipinos may vote from Apr. 13 to May 12, while local absentees—AFP, PNP, and media practitioners—may vote from Apr. 28 to 30. Here are some dos and don'ts you should keep in mind when voting.
One of the factors that can contribute to a candidate's victory is the amount of support they can get from people in vote-rich places. Here are the cities and provinces with the most number of registered voters in the country.
Comelec and other relevant agencies are closely monitoring different areas of concern across the country ahead of the polls, particularly those that have security concerns as well as a history of election-related incidents. Take a look at them here.
As the force of disinformation continues to appear bigger than it is amid the election season, it's important to remember that we all have a significant role to play as individuals who consume and share social media content on a regular basis. PhilSTAR L!fe is inviting you to lead the fight and take responsibility with the launch of Facts Now, Feelings Later, which aims to combat disinformation by promoting cautious, mindful consumption and sharing of online information. Know more about our advocacy campaign campaign here.
