Philippines' economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 404 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 3,621 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 5.2% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 61% of overall GDP, manufacturing 18%, other industrial activity 11%, and agriculture 10%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 75% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 16%, fixed investment 21%, and net exports -12%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 80% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 1%, food 9%, ores and metals 7% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other categories accounting for 2% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 71% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 12%, food 13%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 79 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 137 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 5.2% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in the Philippines, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Philippines's fiscal deficit averaged 3.6% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 6.6% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Philippines's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 3.1% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Philippines inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
The Philippines monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 5.50%, up from 3.50% a decade earlier. See our Philippines monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the peso weakened by 26.2% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the peso, click here.
51 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 35 expert analysts.
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