The population of the Philippines was approximately 100 million in 2014, growing at a rate of 2.34% per year. If growth continues at this rate, the population is projected to reach nearly 172 million by 2050. Several factors contribute to the Philippines' high population growth, including cultural values that favor large families, lack of education about family planning and birth control, and economic challenges like poverty and unemployment. Addressing the population issue will require improving access to sex education, family planning services, and contraceptives, as well as increasing awareness of the problems caused by overpopulation like food and housing shortages.