Farmer Demographics

Geographic distribution, age brackets, gender parity, and household structure

Total Farmers

7,851

Median Age

52

years

Gender Balance

50/50

Nearly equal male/female

Married Farmers

72%

Family-based farming

Geographic Distribution by Municipality

CatarmanMambajaoMahinogGuinsilibanSagay0700140021002800
Catarman2,655 (33.8%)
Mambajao1,808 (23%)
Mahinog1,267 (16.1%)
Guinsiliban1,097 (14%)
Sagay1,024 (13%)

Age Bracket Distribution

Youth (<35)942 (12%)
Prime (36-60)4,553 (58%)
Seniors (61+)2,356 (30%)

Gender Distribution

Male3,943 (50.2%)
Female3,908 (49.8%)

Marital Status

MarriedSingleWidowed020406080
Married5,653 (72%)
Single1,413 (18%)
Widowed785 (10%)

Key Insights

Geographic Hub: Catarman serves as the primary hub with 2,655 registered farmers (33.8%), nearly double that of southern municipalities.

Succession Challenge: Youth farmers (less than 35 years) represent only 12% of the population, highlighting a critical succession gap that CFIDP must address.

Gender Parity: Camiguin shows remarkable gender balance (50/50 split), unlike other provinces where farming is 70-80% male, enabling gender-responsive technologies.

Family-Based Farming: With 72% married farmers, coconut farming in Camiguin is a family-based economic activity, suggesting credit programs should target farm households.