The number of unemployed persons in Philippines increased to 2955.01 Thousand in January of 2026 from 2259.52 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Philippines averaged 2742.90 Thousand from 1986 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7254.00 Thousand in June of 2020 and a record low of 1619.87 Thousand in June of 2024. 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 Unemployed Persons
In Philippines, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2955.01 2259.52 7254.00 1619.87 1986 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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