The number of employed persons in Philippines increased to 49788.75 Thousand in August of 2026 from 49214.50 Thousand in July of 2026. Employed Persons in Philippines averaged 35042.08 Thousand from 1986 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 50658.26 Thousand in June of 2026 and a record low of 18567.00 Thousand in June of 1986. source: Philippine Statistics Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 49788.75 49214.50 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 94.70 94.00 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.00 63.60 percent Aug 2026
Unemployed Persons 2769.32 3143.88 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.30 6.00 percent Aug 2026


Philippines Employed Persons
In Philippines, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
49788.75 49214.50 50658.26 18567.00 1986 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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