Philippines - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Philippines was 23.26 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 42.07 in 1978, while its lowest value was 23.26 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.26 |
| 1970 | 32.76 |
| 1978 | 42.07 |
| 1983 | 40.94 |
| 1985 | 37.91 |
| 1987 | 40.32 |
| 1988 | 38.26 |
| 1989 | 37.79 |
| 1990 | 38.78 |
| 1991 | 38.31 |
| 1992 | 39.46 |
| 1993 | 38.59 |
| 1994 | 37.15 |
| 1995 | 38.38 |
| 1996 | 37.98 |
| 1997 | 35.92 |
| 1998 | 37.13 |
| 1999 | 36.84 |
| 2000 | 36.34 |
| 2001 | 34.54 |
| 2002 | 38.25 |
| 2003 | 32.98 |
| 2004 | 32.94 |
| 2005 | 33.47 |
| 2006 | 33.08 |
| 2007 | 32.38 |
| 2008 | 31.61 |
| 2009 | 32.25 |
| 2010 | 32.07 |
| 2011 | 33.25 |
| 2012 | 32.80 |
| 2013 | 31.99 |
| 2014 | 32.78 |
| 2015 | 31.36 |
| 2016 | 30.29 |
| 2017 | 27.50 |
| 2018 | 27.19 |
| 2019 | 26.99 |
| 2020 | 23.26 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 23.11 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 35.75 in 1993, while its lowest value was 23.11 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 35.12 |
| 1991 | 35.49 |
| 1992 | 35.73 |
| 1993 | 35.75 |
| 1994 | 35.47 |
| 1995 | 35.16 |
| 1996 | 34.70 |
| 1997 | 34.31 |
| 1998 | 34.65 |
| 1999 | 34.52 |
| 2000 | 34.22 |
| 2001 | 34.09 |
| 2002 | 33.87 |
| 2003 | 33.48 |
| 2004 | 33.11 |
| 2005 | 33.65 |
| 2006 | 33.03 |
| 2007 | 32.32 |
| 2008 | 31.55 |
| 2009 | 32.21 |
| 2010 | 32.04 |
| 2011 | 33.19 |
| 2012 | 32.70 |
| 2013 | 31.85 |
| 2014 | 32.59 |
| 2015 | 31.09 |
| 2016 | 30.23 |
| 2017 | 27.47 |
| 2018 | 27.14 |
| 2019 | 26.95 |
| 2020 | 23.11 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Philippines was 36.68 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 68.40 in 1960, while its lowest value was 36.68 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 68.40 |
| 1970 | 63.26 |
| 1978 | 62.16 |
| 1983 | 58.70 |
| 1985 | 60.52 |
| 1987 | 63.58 |
| 1988 | 63.84 |
| 1989 | 60.48 |
| 1990 | 60.45 |
| 1991 | 61.12 |
| 1992 | 60.81 |
| 1993 | 60.07 |
| 1994 | 59.80 |
| 1995 | 60.62 |
| 1996 | 61.58 |
| 1997 | 60.58 |
| 1998 | 61.98 |
| 1999 | 60.20 |
| 2000 | 57.10 |
| 2001 | 53.38 |
| 2002 | 58.65 |
| 2003 | 52.30 |
| 2004 | 54.22 |
| 2005 | 52.93 |
| 2006 | 52.20 |
| 2007 | 51.32 |
| 2008 | 51.05 |
| 2009 | 51.13 |
| 2010 | 50.45 |
| 2011 | 52.68 |
| 2012 | 52.11 |
| 2013 | 51.33 |
| 2014 | 52.00 |
| 2015 | 49.25 |
| 2016 | 49.17 |
| 2017 | 46.19 |
| 2018 | 43.72 |
| 2019 | 42.04 |
| 2020 | 36.68 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 36.64 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 54.67 in 1992, while its lowest value was 36.64 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 54.29 |
| 1991 | 54.52 |
| 1992 | 54.67 |
| 1993 | 54.65 |
| 1994 | 54.43 |
| 1995 | 54.18 |
| 1996 | 53.81 |
| 1997 | 53.50 |
| 1998 | 53.74 |
| 1999 | 53.62 |
| 2000 | 53.39 |
| 2001 | 53.27 |
| 2002 | 53.10 |
| 2003 | 52.79 |
| 2004 | 54.55 |
| 2005 | 53.26 |
| 2006 | 52.24 |
| 2007 | 51.29 |
| 2008 | 50.97 |
| 2009 | 51.02 |
| 2010 | 50.34 |
| 2011 | 52.53 |
| 2012 | 51.92 |
| 2013 | 51.11 |
| 2014 | 51.75 |
| 2015 | 48.92 |
| 2016 | 49.11 |
| 2017 | 46.18 |
| 2018 | 43.72 |
| 2019 | 42.06 |
| 2020 | 36.64 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Philippines was 30.13 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 52.33 in 1987, while its lowest value was 30.13 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 47.89 |
| 1970 | 47.11 |
| 1978 | 52.25 |
| 1983 | 50.07 |
| 1985 | 49.46 |
| 1987 | 52.33 |
| 1988 | 51.44 |
| 1989 | 49.40 |
| 1990 | 50.01 |
| 1991 | 49.94 |
| 1992 | 50.39 |
| 1993 | 49.74 |
| 1994 | 49.06 |
| 1995 | 50.08 |
| 1996 | 50.16 |
| 1997 | 48.56 |
| 1998 | 50.02 |
| 1999 | 49.11 |
| 2000 | 47.28 |
| 2001 | 44.48 |
| 2002 | 49.08 |
| 2003 | 43.05 |
| 2004 | 43.77 |
| 2005 | 43.38 |
| 2006 | 42.76 |
| 2007 | 41.97 |
| 2008 | 41.47 |
| 2009 | 41.84 |
| 2010 | 41.43 |
| 2011 | 43.14 |
| 2012 | 42.63 |
| 2013 | 41.83 |
| 2014 | 42.56 |
| 2015 | 40.46 |
| 2016 | 39.97 |
| 2017 | 37.10 |
| 2018 | 35.70 |
| 2019 | 34.75 |
| 2020 | 30.13 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 30.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 45.39 in 1992, while its lowest value was 30.08 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.91 |
| 1991 | 45.20 |
| 1992 | 45.39 |
| 1993 | 45.38 |
| 1994 | 45.13 |
| 1995 | 44.84 |
| 1996 | 44.43 |
| 1997 | 44.08 |
| 1998 | 44.37 |
| 1999 | 44.25 |
| 2000 | 43.98 |
| 2001 | 43.85 |
| 2002 | 43.65 |
| 2003 | 43.30 |
| 2004 | 44.02 |
| 2005 | 43.64 |
| 2006 | 42.81 |
| 2007 | 41.97 |
| 2008 | 41.43 |
| 2009 | 41.78 |
| 2010 | 41.34 |
| 2011 | 43.04 |
| 2012 | 42.49 |
| 2013 | 41.67 |
| 2014 | 42.37 |
| 2015 | 40.20 |
| 2016 | 39.89 |
| 2017 | 37.07 |
| 2018 | 35.66 |
| 2019 | 34.73 |
| 2020 | 30.08 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 49.13 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 51.38 in 2014, while its lowest value was 47.39 in 2017.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 48.56 |
| 1991 | 48.77 |
| 1992 | 48.93 |
| 1993 | 48.99 |
| 1994 | 48.96 |
| 1995 | 48.92 |
| 1996 | 48.84 |
| 1997 | 48.79 |
| 1998 | 48.98 |
| 1999 | 49.00 |
| 2000 | 48.96 |
| 2001 | 48.98 |
| 2002 | 48.63 |
| 2003 | 48.29 |
| 2004 | 47.97 |
| 2005 | 48.83 |
| 2006 | 49.34 |
| 2007 | 49.42 |
| 2008 | 48.97 |
| 2009 | 49.83 |
| 2010 | 50.04 |
| 2011 | 50.91 |
| 2012 | 50.53 |
| 2013 | 50.51 |
| 2014 | 51.38 |
| 2015 | 51.10 |
| 2016 | 50.50 |
| 2017 | 47.39 |
| 2018 | 47.94 |
| 2019 | 49.13 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 75.24 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 78.55 in 1993, while its lowest value was 75.24 in 2019.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 77.96 |
| 1991 | 78.25 |
| 1992 | 78.46 |
| 1993 | 78.55 |
| 1994 | 78.51 |
| 1995 | 78.45 |
| 1996 | 78.33 |
| 1997 | 78.24 |
| 1998 | 78.46 |
| 1999 | 78.47 |
| 2000 | 78.38 |
| 2001 | 78.37 |
| 2002 | 77.98 |
| 2003 | 77.59 |
| 2004 | 78.18 |
| 2005 | 77.66 |
| 2006 | 77.49 |
| 2007 | 77.28 |
| 2008 | 77.78 |
| 2009 | 77.82 |
| 2010 | 77.49 |
| 2011 | 78.27 |
| 2012 | 77.81 |
| 2013 | 77.37 |
| 2014 | 77.97 |
| 2015 | 77.02 |
| 2016 | 77.63 |
| 2017 | 76.12 |
| 2018 | 75.38 |
| 2019 | 75.24 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 62.30 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 64.78 in 2014, while its lowest value was 61.77 in 2018.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.42 |
| 1991 | 63.66 |
| 1992 | 63.84 |
| 1993 | 63.91 |
| 1994 | 63.87 |
| 1995 | 63.81 |
| 1996 | 63.70 |
| 1997 | 63.62 |
| 1998 | 63.82 |
| 1999 | 63.83 |
| 2000 | 63.75 |
| 2001 | 63.75 |
| 2002 | 63.37 |
| 2003 | 62.99 |
| 2004 | 63.12 |
| 2005 | 63.29 |
| 2006 | 63.47 |
| 2007 | 63.43 |
| 2008 | 63.48 |
| 2009 | 63.94 |
| 2010 | 63.89 |
| 2011 | 64.72 |
| 2012 | 64.29 |
| 2013 | 64.05 |
| 2014 | 64.78 |
| 2015 | 64.16 |
| 2016 | 64.17 |
| 2017 | 61.87 |
| 2018 | 61.77 |
| 2019 | 62.30 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Philippines was 42.53 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 51.70 in 2002, while its lowest value was 13.65 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27.21 |
| 1970 | 34.00 |
| 1975 | 24.47 |
| 1976 | 26.10 |
| 1978 | 46.80 |
| 1980 | 13.65 |
| 1983 | 50.09 |
| 1985 | 47.95 |
| 1987 | 48.28 |
| 1988 | 47.92 |
| 1989 | 47.35 |
| 1990 | 47.53 |
| 1991 | 47.05 |
| 1992 | 47.83 |
| 1993 | 47.80 |
| 1994 | 47.32 |
| 1995 | 49.04 |
| 1996 | 48.96 |
| 1997 | 48.93 |
| 1998 | 49.29 |
| 1999 | 49.95 |
| 2000 | 48.37 |
| 2001 | 47.61 |
| 2002 | 51.70 |
| 2003 | 46.93 |
| 2004 | 46.60 |
| 2005 | 47.34 |
| 2006 | 47.48 |
| 2007 | 47.48 |
| 2008 | 46.95 |
| 2009 | 47.75 |
| 2010 | 48.00 |
| 2011 | 48.83 |
| 2012 | 48.36 |
| 2013 | 48.25 |
| 2014 | 49.03 |
| 2015 | 48.57 |
| 2016 | 48.07 |
| 2017 | 44.92 |
| 2018 | 45.39 |
| 2019 | 46.42 |
| 2020 | 42.53 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 43.84 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 49.02 in 2014, while its lowest value was 42.62 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.23 |
| 1991 | 47.34 |
| 1992 | 47.43 |
| 1993 | 47.45 |
| 1994 | 47.38 |
| 1995 | 47.30 |
| 1996 | 47.18 |
| 1997 | 47.09 |
| 1998 | 47.19 |
| 1999 | 47.17 |
| 2000 | 47.10 |
| 2001 | 47.08 |
| 2002 | 47.03 |
| 2003 | 46.95 |
| 2004 | 46.63 |
| 2005 | 47.37 |
| 2006 | 47.50 |
| 2007 | 47.48 |
| 2008 | 46.93 |
| 2009 | 47.72 |
| 2010 | 47.97 |
| 2011 | 48.80 |
| 2012 | 48.34 |
| 2013 | 48.24 |
| 2014 | 49.02 |
| 2015 | 48.59 |
| 2016 | 48.12 |
| 2017 | 44.98 |
| 2018 | 45.47 |
| 2019 | 46.50 |
| 2020 | 42.62 |
| 2021 | 43.84 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Philippines was 63.62 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 65.38 in 2015, while its lowest value was 30.21 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 33.02 |
| 1970 | 43.62 |
| 1975 | 51.88 |
| 1976 | 54.38 |
| 1978 | 57.50 |
| 1980 | 30.21 |
| 1983 | 63.42 |
| 1985 | 59.74 |
| 1987 | 57.96 |
| 1988 | 57.60 |
| 1989 | 57.53 |
| 1990 | 58.13 |
| 1991 | 57.05 |
| 1992 | 57.92 |
| 1993 | 58.42 |
| 1994 | 57.97 |
| 1995 | 59.72 |
| 1996 | 59.20 |
| 1997 | 59.40 |
| 1998 | 59.46 |
| 1999 | 61.08 |
| 2000 | 60.20 |
| 2001 | 62.67 |
| 2002 | 63.98 |
| 2003 | 62.19 |
| 2004 | 60.88 |
| 2005 | 62.35 |
| 2006 | 62.93 |
| 2007 | 63.19 |
| 2008 | 62.33 |
| 2009 | 63.44 |
| 2010 | 64.02 |
| 2011 | 64.46 |
| 2012 | 64.30 |
| 2013 | 64.56 |
| 2014 | 65.02 |
| 2015 | 65.38 |
| 2016 | 64.02 |
| 2017 | 61.27 |
| 2018 | 62.62 |
| 2019 | 64.15 |
| 2020 | 63.62 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 64.18 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 65.38 in 2015, while its lowest value was 60.88 in 2004.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.45 |
| 1991 | 62.54 |
| 1992 | 62.61 |
| 1993 | 62.62 |
| 1994 | 62.56 |
| 1995 | 62.49 |
| 1996 | 62.39 |
| 1997 | 62.32 |
| 1998 | 62.39 |
| 1999 | 62.37 |
| 2000 | 62.32 |
| 2001 | 62.29 |
| 2002 | 62.26 |
| 2003 | 62.19 |
| 2004 | 60.88 |
| 2005 | 62.35 |
| 2006 | 62.93 |
| 2007 | 63.19 |
| 2008 | 62.33 |
| 2009 | 63.44 |
| 2010 | 64.02 |
| 2011 | 64.46 |
| 2012 | 64.30 |
| 2013 | 64.56 |
| 2014 | 65.02 |
| 2015 | 65.38 |
| 2016 | 64.02 |
| 2017 | 61.26 |
| 2018 | 62.63 |
| 2019 | 64.15 |
| 2020 | 63.62 |
| 2021 | 64.18 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Philippines was 66.85 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 83.30 in 1987, while its lowest value was 45.18 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 82.41 |
| 1970 | 77.95 |
| 1975 | 47.17 |
| 1976 | 48.00 |
| 1978 | 81.39 |
| 1980 | 45.18 |
| 1983 | 78.98 |
| 1985 | 80.26 |
| 1987 | 83.30 |
| 1988 | 83.20 |
| 1989 | 82.31 |
| 1990 | 81.76 |
| 1991 | 82.47 |
| 1992 | 82.58 |
| 1993 | 81.82 |
| 1994 | 81.63 |
| 1995 | 82.11 |
| 1996 | 82.70 |
| 1997 | 82.38 |
| 1998 | 82.89 |
| 1999 | 81.78 |
| 2000 | 80.35 |
| 2001 | 75.97 |
| 2002 | 80.81 |
| 2003 | 75.46 |
| 2004 | 76.54 |
| 2005 | 75.93 |
| 2006 | 75.45 |
| 2007 | 75.14 |
| 2008 | 75.33 |
| 2009 | 75.27 |
| 2010 | 74.98 |
| 2011 | 75.75 |
| 2012 | 75.21 |
| 2013 | 74.74 |
| 2014 | 75.41 |
| 2015 | 74.29 |
| 2016 | 75.09 |
| 2017 | 73.32 |
| 2018 | 72.48 |
| 2019 | 72.36 |
| 2020 | 66.85 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 68.30 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 76.58 in 2004, while its lowest value was 66.99 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.62 |
| 1991 | 75.70 |
| 1992 | 75.76 |
| 1993 | 75.77 |
| 1994 | 75.74 |
| 1995 | 75.69 |
| 1996 | 75.62 |
| 1997 | 75.56 |
| 1998 | 75.64 |
| 1999 | 75.62 |
| 2000 | 75.58 |
| 2001 | 75.57 |
| 2002 | 75.55 |
| 2003 | 75.48 |
| 2004 | 76.58 |
| 2005 | 75.97 |
| 2006 | 75.48 |
| 2007 | 75.14 |
| 2008 | 75.29 |
| 2009 | 75.21 |
| 2010 | 74.93 |
| 2011 | 75.70 |
| 2012 | 75.17 |
| 2013 | 74.73 |
| 2014 | 75.40 |
| 2015 | 74.32 |
| 2016 | 75.17 |
| 2017 | 73.42 |
| 2018 | 72.61 |
| 2019 | 72.49 |
| 2020 | 66.99 |
| 2021 | 68.30 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Philippines was 54.75 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 66.23 in 2002, while its lowest value was 29.47 in 1980.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 54.56 |
| 1970 | 55.35 |
| 1975 | 35.84 |
| 1976 | 37.03 |
| 1978 | 63.93 |
| 1980 | 29.47 |
| 1983 | 64.35 |
| 1985 | 63.88 |
| 1987 | 65.68 |
| 1988 | 65.41 |
| 1989 | 64.63 |
| 1990 | 64.54 |
| 1991 | 64.55 |
| 1992 | 65.02 |
| 1993 | 64.70 |
| 1994 | 64.41 |
| 1995 | 65.56 |
| 1996 | 65.81 |
| 1997 | 65.49 |
| 1998 | 65.97 |
| 1999 | 65.80 |
| 2000 | 64.30 |
| 2001 | 61.75 |
| 2002 | 66.23 |
| 2003 | 61.14 |
| 2004 | 61.52 |
| 2005 | 61.59 |
| 2006 | 61.42 |
| 2007 | 61.26 |
| 2008 | 61.07 |
| 2009 | 61.44 |
| 2010 | 61.43 |
| 2011 | 62.23 |
| 2012 | 61.73 |
| 2013 | 61.45 |
| 2014 | 62.17 |
| 2015 | 61.41 |
| 2016 | 61.59 |
| 2017 | 59.14 |
| 2018 | 58.98 |
| 2019 | 59.44 |
| 2020 | 54.75 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Philippines was 56.01 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 62.23 in 2011, while its lowest value was 54.75 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 61.45 |
| 1991 | 61.55 |
| 1992 | 61.61 |
| 1993 | 61.62 |
| 1994 | 61.56 |
| 1995 | 61.49 |
| 1996 | 61.39 |
| 1997 | 61.31 |
| 1998 | 61.39 |
| 1999 | 61.37 |
| 2000 | 61.30 |
| 2001 | 61.27 |
| 2002 | 61.23 |
| 2003 | 61.14 |
| 2004 | 61.52 |
| 2005 | 61.59 |
| 2006 | 61.42 |
| 2007 | 61.26 |
| 2008 | 61.07 |
| 2009 | 61.44 |
| 2010 | 61.43 |
| 2011 | 62.23 |
| 2012 | 61.73 |
| 2013 | 61.45 |
| 2014 | 62.17 |
| 2015 | 61.41 |
| 2016 | 61.59 |
| 2017 | 59.14 |
| 2018 | 58.98 |
| 2019 | 59.44 |
| 2020 | 54.75 |
| 2021 | 56.01 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
