The number of unemployed persons in Philippines decreased to 2576.79 Thousand in March of 2026 from 2660.66 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Philippines averaged 2741.53 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 49069.00 49425.92 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 95.00 94.90 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.30 63.80 percent Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 2576.79 2660.66 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.00 5.10 percent Mar 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
2576.79 2660.66 7254.00 1619.87 1986 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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