The number of unemployed persons in Philippines increased to 2259.52 Thousand in December of 2025 from 2252.33 Thousand in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Philippines averaged 2741.71 Thousand from 1986 until 2025, 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 49427.02 49264.78 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Rate 95.60 95.60 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.40 64.00 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2259.52 2252.33 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.40 percent Dec 2025


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
2259.52 2252.33 7254.00 1619.87 1986 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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