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Strong voting registration numbers suggest high public interest, but actual participation will depend on various factors like voter enthusiasm, accessibility, and the political climate as election day approaches
MANILA, Philippines – There are about 68.4 million Filipinos registered to vote for new members of the Senate down to local government officials in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
Data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) shows that the total number of registered voters for this year’s elections has reached 68,431,965. This figure excludes 1.3 million overseas Filipino voters.
The number of registered voters for this election is 2.6 million higher than the 65,745,526 recorded in 2022. This is also the largest registered voter population since the 1992 elections, based on data compiled by Rappler.
The number of registered voters in the Philippines has more than doubled from 32.1 million in 1992 to 68.4 million in 2025. This reflects steady population growth and perhaps improved voter registration efforts, among others.
Historical data from the Comelec and the Philippine Statistics Authority also shows a decline over time in the number of Filipinos who are of voting-age (18 years old and above) but are not registered.
The difference between the voting-age population and registered voters decreased from 14.4 million in 2010 to 8.3 million in 2016, dipping further to 3.2 million in the 2022 elections.
The data used in the table comes from the census conducted closest to each election year. This means 2010 for the 2010 elections, 2015 for 2016, and 2020 for 2022. Population counts are conducted every five years in the Philippines.
Battleground, vote-rich provinces
A total of five provinces have registered voter counts that surpass the two-million mark. These include Cavite with 2,447,362 voters, Cebu with 2,409,023 voters, Bulacan with 2,173,026 voters, Laguna with 2,140,124 voters, and Pangasinan with 2,011,825 voters. Other vote-rich areas include Batangas, Rizal, Negros Occidental, Nueva Ecija, and Quezon.
The large number of registered voters in these provinces makes them key battlegrounds in the upcoming May 12 elections. These provinces are likely to see intense campaign efforts as candidates work to secure their support, given that winning in these areas could significantly boost one's chances of securing a seat.
Use the search function on the table above to quickly locate the number of registered voters in a specific province. This can also help you for easier comparison between provinces.
These figures do not include registered voters in independent or highly-urbanized cities, which are administratively separate from their provinces.
For example, the voting population of Cebu province excludes those from Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City. The same applies to Davao City and its 1,006,592 registered voters who are not included in Davao del Sur’s 465,227 count. These cities also tend to have high voter turnout and strong political engagement, making them just as influential as vote-rich provinces in national elections.
Cities and municipalities
Use the search function on the table above to quickly locate the number of registered voters in a specific city or municipality.
There are three cities that passed the one-million mark when it comes to registered voters for the 2025 midterm elections. Quezon City has 1.4 million while the City of Manila tallied 1.1 million. Davao City, meanwhile, breached the one-million mark with 1,006,592 — higher than its 2022 record of 992,538.
At least 106 cities and municipalities each have more than 100,000 registered voters, while 1,329 municipalities fall below 50,000 registered voters. This means the majority of localities have relatively small voting populations, highlighting the significant concentration of voters in a few highly-urbanized cities.
The 2025 elections may have a high number of registered voters, but that doesn’t mean everyone will show up in their respective polling precincts on May 12. Historical trends show that voter turnout has never exceeded 90% even in crucial presidential elections. The highest turnout was 86.39% in 1998, followed by 84% in 2016, both of which were presidential races.
Strong registration numbers suggest high public interest, but actual participation will depend on various factors like voter enthusiasm, accessibility, and the political climate as election day approaches. – Rappler.com
