Labor Force Participation Rate in Philippines increased to 63.80 percent in May from 62.70 percent in April of 2026. Labor Force Participation Rate in Philippines averaged 64.79 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 94.70 percent in December of 1993 and a record low of 55.69 percent in June of 2020. source: Philippine Statistics Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 49627.23 48889.46 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 95.20 95.30 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.80 62.70 percent May 2026
Unemployed Persons 2498.31 2414.15 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.80 4.70 percent May 2026


Philippines Labor Force Participation Rate
The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
63.80 62.70 94.70 55.69 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
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