The Philippine economy expanded 0.9% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, missing expectations of 1.5% growth but slightly accelerating from a 0.6% expansion in Q4. Growth in household consumption slowed (0.7% vs 1.0% in Q4), while net trade weighed heavily on the economy as imports surged 13.5% (vs -2.2%) and export growth eased to 1.2% (vs 5.4%). Meanwhile, government spending accelerated (6.0% vs 1.0%), while fixed investment rebounded (0.9% vs -2.3%). Among major sectors, services growth eased (0.9% vs 1.3%), while activity rebounded in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (0.6% vs -0.6%) and industry (1.2% vs -0.6%). source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Philippines expanded 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Philippines averaged 1.16 percent from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -13.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Philippines GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Philippines GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Philippines expanded 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Philippines is expected to be 1.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Philippines GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 1.00 percent in 2027 and 1.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-29 02:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q4 0.6% 0.3% 1.3% 0.7%
2026-05-07 02:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q1 0.9% 0.6% 1.5% 1%
2026-08-07 02:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q2 0.9% 1.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 4.40 5.60 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.80 3.00 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 5626961.00 6382257.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 455741.00 528809.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 314616.00 452445.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 1084678.00 1156610.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Mining 46036.00 39242.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 245543.00 326539.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Transport 235278.00 248062.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP from Utilities 171560.00 178048.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate 0.90 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 1170458.00 1288233.00 PHP Million Mar 2026
Gross National Product 6739754.00 6729502.00 PHP Million Mar 2026


Philippines GDP Growth Rate
The Philippines has a status of emerging economy. In recent years, the country has been steadily growing mainly due to inflow of foreign direct investment and remittances. The Philippines is the world’s largest center for business process outsourcing. The country also has a strong industrial sector based on the manufacturing of electronics and other high-tech components for overseas corporations. The Philippines is rich in natural resources; it has significant reserves of chromite, nickel, copper, coal and oil.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.90 0.60 6.80 -13.90 1998 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Philippine Economy Expands 0.9% QoQ
The Philippine economy expanded 0.9% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, missing expectations of 1.5% growth but slightly accelerating from a 0.6% expansion in Q4. Growth in household consumption slowed (0.7% vs 1.0% in Q4), while net trade weighed heavily on the economy as imports surged 13.5% (vs -2.2%) and export growth eased to 1.2% (vs 5.4%). Meanwhile, government spending accelerated (6.0% vs 1.0%), while fixed investment rebounded (0.9% vs -2.3%). Among major sectors, services growth eased (0.9% vs 1.3%), while activity rebounded in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (0.6% vs -0.6%) and industry (1.2% vs -0.6%).
2026-05-07
Philippine Economy Grows 0.6% QoQ
The Philippine economy expanded 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to December 2025, picking up from a revised 0.3% in the previous period but falling short of expectations for a 1.3% expansion. Growth accelerated for household consumption (1.3% vs 0.7% in Q3), while government spending rebounded (1.2% vs -0.6%). Net trade also contributed positively, with exports rising 4.8% (vs 2.2%) and imports declining 3.4% (vs 0%). This was partly offset by continued contraction in fixed investments (-2.9% vs -3.8%). Among major sectors, growth picked up in services (1.5% vs 0.8%), while output fell in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (-0.9% vs -2.7%) and in industry (-1% vs -0.1%).
2026-01-29
Philippines GDP Posts Smallest Expansion Since 2020
The Philippine economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to September 2025, easing from a 1.5% expansion in the previous period and falling short of expectations for a 0.8% increase. This marked the weakest growth since the contraction in Q2 2020, driven by slower household consumption growth (0.5% vs 1.1% in Q2). Contractions also persisted in government spending (-0.2% vs -2.3%) and fixed investments (-3.6% vs -0.5%). Meanwhile, net trade contributed positively, as exports rose 1.4% following a 0.4% drop in the prior period, while imports continued to decline by 0.7% after a 4.6% fall. Among major sectors, activity slowed in industry (0.1% vs 0.4%) and services (0.9% vs 1.9%), while output fell for the first time in a year in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (-2.9% vs 2.7%).
2025-11-07