The Philippines has approximately 7,641 islands as of the latest counts around 2023. This number was updated from the previously cited 7,107 islands after more precise mapping and satellite imaging identified additional landmasses

. Of these islands, about 2,000 are inhabited, with the rest either unnamed or uninhabited

. This archipelago is divided into three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, which contain the largest and most significant islands. The count of islands can vary slightly due to natural factors such as tidal changes and rising sea levels, as well as improvements in mapping technology

. In summary, the official and most widely accepted figure for the number of islands in the Philippines as of 2023 is around 7,641 islands.