Overview of the Philippines

Region

Asia

Capital

Manila

Currency

Philippine peso (PHP)

Economy

GDP (USD)i	545.4B	#37 / 189	2027
GDP per Capita (USD)i	4,690	#133 / 189	2027
GDP Growth i	5.1%	#35 / 190	2027
Unemployment Rate i	5.2%	#45 / 102	2027

Population

Population i	118M	#14 / 232	2026
Population Growth i	0.8%	#111 / 232	2026
Fertility Rate i	1.86	#121 / 232	2026

Trade

Trade Balance (USD)i	-57.97B	#211 / 218	2025
Exports (USD)i	83.76B	#48 / 218	2025
Imports (USD)i	141.7B	#36 / 218	2025

Government Finance

Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)i	60.5%	#75 / 186	2027
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)i	-4%	#135 / 189	2027

Society

HDI i	0.72	#119 / 193	2023

Environment

CO2 Emissions per Capita (CO2e)i	1.5 t	#127 / 203	2024
Area (km²)i	300,000	#71 / 225	2023