Philippine Statistics and Demographics
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What is the term used to describe the number of people per unit of land area?

  • Fertility rate
  • Birth rate
  • Population growth rate
  • Population density (correct)

    • Which province in Western Visayas had the largest population according to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing?

  • Negros Occidental (correct)
  • Guimaras
  • Aklan
  • Iloilo

    • What percentage of respondents cited 'lack of funds' as the primary reason for leaving school according to the Young Adults Fertility Survey (YAFS) 2021?

  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 32% (correct)
  • 25%

    • Which region, aside from the National Capital Region, had the highest percentage of respondents discussing sex education at home according to the YAFS 2021?

    <p>Western Visayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that refers to access to a full range of methods, facilities, services, and supplies that contribute to reproductive health and well-being of every Filipino?

    <p>Reproductive Health Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the YAFS 2021, what is the median age at first birth of Filipino youth?

    <p>19 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common reason why Filipino youths do not use family planning methods when engaging in sex according to the YAFS 2021?

    <p>Fear of side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the annual growth rate of the population of the Philippines according to the 2022 Census of Population and Housing?

    <p>1.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of the 2023 National Women's Month Celebration in the Philippines?

    <p>We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important problem faced by Filipino women, according to the Social Weather Station survey in November 2020?

    <p>Early Teenage Pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mean age at menarche (onset of menstruation) for Filipino girls, based on the YAFS 2021 data?

    <p>13 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly used contraceptive method among currently married women, according to the 2022 National Demographic Survey?

    <p>Pill/Pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Population Statistics in Western Visayas and the Philippines

    • Negros Occidental has the largest population in the Western Visayas region according to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing.
    • Population density is defined as the number of persons per unit of land area.
    • The 2021 Young Adults Fertility Survey (YAFS) indicates that 32% of Filipino youths leave school primarily due to lack of funds.

    Education and Family Planning

    • Western Visayas, along with the National Capital Region, is highlighted for youth discussions on sex education at home (20% of respondents).
    • Fear of side effects is the most common reason cited for Filipino youths not using family planning methods.
    • Fertility rates in the Philippines are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, as per the 2022 National Demographics Survey.

    Growth Rate and Health Care

    • The annual population growth rate in the Philippines is recorded at 1.6%.
    • Reproductive health care encompasses services and supplies aiding in reproductive health and addressing related issues.

    Women's Issues and National Celebrations

    • The most significant problem identified by Filipino women is early teenage pregnancy, according to a November 2020 survey by the Social Weather Station.
    • The 2023 National Women’s Month theme is "We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society."

    Youth Demographics and Contraceptive Methods

    • The median age at first birth for Filipino youth is 19 years.
    • The mean age at circumcision for Filipino boys is 11 years, while the mean age at menarche for girls is 13 years.
    • Among currently married women, the pill is the most commonly used contraceptive method.

    Statistical Computations

    • The sex ratio indicates there are 103 males for every 100 females based on the population figures provided (55,002,000 males and 53,650,000 females).
    • Aklan recorded the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity in Western Visayas in 2021.
    • The number of new HIV diagnoses in the Philippines increased from 22 to 34 per day in 2021.
    • Calabarzon is projected to have the highest population in the Philippines by mid-2023, estimated at 16,939,693.

    Fertility Rate and Dependency Ratio

    • The total fertility rate in the Philippines declined from 2.7 in 2017 and has further decreased to an unspecified value in 2022.
    • To compute the Age Dependency Ratio:
      • Population Ages:
        • 0-14 years: 33,414,245
        • 15-64 years: 69,397,349
        • 65 years and over: 5,855,449
    • This ratio compares the number of dependents (ages 0-14 and 65+) to the working-age population (ages 15-64).

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    Test your knowledge of the Philippines' population, demographics, and statistics based on the Philippine Statistics Authority's census and surveys. Questions cover population density, reasons for leaving school, and more.

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