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At A Glance

1.6 million population
13 million population (metro area)
20-35% share of Metro Manila residents living in slums
40-80% share of Filipino residents working in the informal economy
(Statistics are estimates and compiled from multiple sources)

Notable Facts

Households in informal settlements in Metro Manila increased by 81 percent between 2000 and 2006.
Though official statistics put Metro Manila’s population at 11.5 million, an informal estimated count of up to 16 million is used by some NGOs.

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