The number of employed persons in Philippines decreased to 47937.60 Thousand in January of 2026 from 49427.02 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Philippines averaged 34478.87 Thousand from 1986 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 50474.72 Thousand in June of 2025 and a record low of 18567.00 Thousand in June of 1986. source: Philippine Statistics Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 47937.60 49427.02 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 94.20 95.60 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.30 64.40 percent Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 2955.01 2259.52 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 4.40 percent Jan 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
47937.60 49427.02 50474.72 18567.00 1986 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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