An island country consisting of more than 7,600 islands.
Total Land Area:
300,000 sq km / 120,000 sq mi
Three Main Geographical Divisions:
Capital: Manila
GDP (in US$ Billion):
Global Ranking (2021): 37
Currency: Philippine Peso (Php)
Exchange Rate: Php 52.38 / US$ (as of April 30, 2022)
Major Economic Sectors:
Key Industry: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Official Language: Filipino, English
Literacy Rate:
96% (2018) for adults aged 15 years and above
GDP Growth (%):
Total Population: 110 million (2021 est.)
Young population — 58% below 30 years old
Urban Population: 47%
Labor Force Participation Rate:
Below the 66% ASEAN average
Labor Force by Sector:
US$ '000
