Elections & Voting · COMELEC Data
Philippine Elections Statistics 2026
Official COMELEC data on voter registration, turnout, overseas absentee voting, and Philippine election law — with 2028 midterm projections.
Source: COMELEC Voters Registration Database · 2022 National Elections · Last updated: May 2026
Voter registration growth
Registered voters grew from 43.5 million in 2004 to 65.7 million in 2022 — a 51% increase in 18 years. The 2025 registration update is expected to push past 67 million ahead of the 2028 midterms.
COMELEC Voter Registration Statistics 2004–2025
Under RA 8189 (Voter's Registration Act), every Filipino citizen 18 years old or older who has resided in the Philippines for at least 1 year and in the local area for at least 6 months is entitled to register. Registration is free. Failure to vote in two successive regular elections results in deactivation.
Voter turnout by election year
The 2022 presidential election had the highest turnout in over a decade at 83.7% — driven by automation improvements and high youth participation. The 2007 midterm remains the lowest at 60%.
COMELEC Election Results 2004–2022
Voter age breakdown (2022)
Youth voters (18–24) are the single largest age group at 27.1% — nearly 18 million voters. The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections operate on a separate schedule for voters aged 15–30.
COMELEC 2022 Election Statistics
Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) trend
Despite 1.7M registered overseas voters in 2022, only 602,444 actually voted — a 35.5% turnout. OFW voting is constrained by employer restrictions, limited polling sites, and registration complexity.
COMELEC OAV Reports 2004–2022
Under RA 9189 (Overseas Absentee Voting Act) as amended by RA 10590, all Filipino citizens abroad — including undocumented workers and dual citizens — may register and vote at Philippine embassies and consulates. Employers are prohibited from preventing OFWs from voting — this is a criminal offense.
Voters by region (2022)
NCR and Calabarzon together account for nearly 25% of all registered voters. The combined Luzon bloc — NCR, III, IV-A, I — holds over 37% of total voting power.
COMELEC Regional Voter Statistics 2022
Campaign finance (2022)
COMELEC spending limits for president: ₱10/voter = ~₱657M ceiling. Declared spending in 2022 vastly understates actual campaign expenditures tracked by third-party monitors.
COMELEC Campaign Finance Reports 2022
Under RA 7166 as amended, presidential candidates may spend up to ₱10 per registered voter in the preceding election. Violations are prosecuted as election offenses punishable by 1–6 years imprisonment and permanent disqualification from public office.
Know your voting rights
Right to vote — every Filipino 18+ who meets residency requirements (RA 8189)
Right to a secret ballot — no employer, family member, or party may coerce your vote
Right to vote assistance — for senior citizens, PWDs, and illiterate voters
Right to OFW absentee voting — at any Philippine embassy or consulate (RA 9189)
Right to free registration — COMELEC cannot charge registration fees
Right to be informed — voters with questions may approach any COMELEC official
Right to report vote buying — criminal offense under RA 6646, minimum 1 year imprisonment