Santa Cruz in numbers
Open official statistics on Santa Cruz: people, economy, housing, education, tourism and climate, year by year.
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Overview · Santa Cruz
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Santa Cruz | 5-year change | Philippines | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 117M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 239K2025 | +11% | — | |
| Median age | — | 25.3 2023 | ||
| GDP per person | — | $4,171 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 2.2% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
People · Santa Cruz
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Santa Cruz | 5-year change | Philippines | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 117M 2025 | ||
| Population of the urban area | 239K2025 | +11% | — | |
| Population growth | — | 0.81% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 389 2024 | ||
| Size of the urban area | 592025 | — | ||
| Density of the urban area | 4,0502025 | — | ||
| Median age | — | 25.3 2023 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 27.1% 2025 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 5.7% 2025 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 69.9 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | 1.89 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | 15.9 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | 21.7 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | -1.4 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | 0.1% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | 55.8% 2025 |
Sources: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · Santa Cruz
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Santa Cruz | 5-year change | Philippines | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | $4,171 2025 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | $12,577 2025 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | $487B 2025 | ||
| Economic growth | — | 4.4% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | 1.7% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 2.2% 2025 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | 7.0% 2025 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | 61.4% 2025 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | 39.3 2023 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators
Education & commute · Santa Cruz
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Santa Cruz | 5-year change | Philippines | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | — | 98.5% 2020 | ||
| University enrolment | — | 47.4% 2024 | ||
| Internet users | — | 67.3% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | 94.8% 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators
Climate · Santa Cruz
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Santa Cruz | 5-year change | Philippines | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 1.5 2024 |
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators