Census Data

Demographic Profile

Based on 2015 PSA Census Data

30,175

Total Population

PSA Census 2015

1.12%

Annual Growth Rate

Average annual

Barangays

10 Urban, 20 Rural

1.83

Population Density

persons per hectare

Gender Distribution

Male 51%

51 males per 100 population

Female 49%

49 females per 100 population

Age Distribution

0-19 years (Youth)

41.63%

20-64 years (Working Age)

~52%

65+ years (Senior Citizens)

~6%

Buguey has a young demographic, with over 40% under 20 years old

Labor Force & Employment

Participation Rate

62.06%

18,728 individuals in the labor force

Employment by Sector

Agriculture

59.69%

Services

35.86%

Industry

4.45%

Agriculture is the major employment generator, absorbing nearly 60% of the working population, followed by the service sector. About 80% of families are engaged in farming, fishing, and related activities.