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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Philippines

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population116.79M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$487.09B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.17K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.92024 · yearsInternet use67.3%2024 · % of populationForest area24.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Philippines2023 · 3%
04.639.2513.8818.51960199320252001: 18.5%2002: 18.3%2003: 17.8%2004: 17.6%2005: 17.3%2006: 17%2007: 16.7%2008: 16.4%2009: 16%2010: 15.7%2011: 14.9%2012: 14.3%2013: 13.7%2014: 12.9%2015: 11.4%2016: 9.7%2017: 7.8%2018: 6.4%2019: 5.8%2020: 5.2%2021: 4.6%2022: 3.5%2023: 3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Philippines in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Manila
Country code
PHL

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