Over 15,200 PWDs Registered on National Disability Registry, NSPA Data Shows

The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) said 15,236 individuals were registered on its national disability registry as of January 2026.

According to the latest data, 6,410 women and 8,826 men are registered, with the largest group comprising adults aged 18 to 64, totalling 7,697 people. Children under 18 account for 5,160 registrants, while 2,379 seniors aged 65 and above are included on the registry.

This represents an increase of 177 registrants compared to December 2025, when the agency reported a total of 15,059 individuals, comprising 6,233 women and 8,736 men.

The registry also categorises individuals by type of disability. In January, the most common were physical disabilities, with 4,272 people affected, followed by multiple disabilities affecting 3,441 individuals, and mental disabilities, with 2,173 cases recorded. Other registered conditions include intellectual disabilities (1,869), hearing and speech disabilities (1,812), visual disabilities (1,021), autism (591), and learning disabilities (57).

According to the data, more women are registered for disabilities relating to hearing and speaking, with 961 registrants, while there are 851 men registered for this category. For every other category that the agency tracks, males are registered more than females.